AFLC 116: Palmer Vs Carter PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi has chosen Scary as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Woodley
vs
Gomi

176 cm
30
182 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

173 cm
34
168 lbs
13 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomi scores with a takedown into Woodley's guard.
Gomi looking to pass the guard.

Woodley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomi cracks Woodley with a solid left hand.
Woodley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gomi has passed into side control.
Woodley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Woodley defending against the ground and pound.
Gomi 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woodley trying to control but Gomi postures up.
Woodley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomi.
Woodley's coaches at Elite Fighting Temple have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Woodley wants to improve his position but Gomi is controlling well.
Woodley is refusing to be controlled, as Gomi sits in half guard.
Woodley wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Woodley manages to get to full guard.
Gomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomi postures up in Woodley's guard and throws a big left but Woodley blocks it.
Gomi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woodley momentarily.
Woodley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomi is fending him off so far but Woodley persists. Nope, Gomi circles away and we're back to standing.
And Gomi tries to counter it with a takedown but Woodley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gomi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Gomi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Woodley misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomi is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
As Gomi backs away, Woodley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Woodley misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomi connects with a crisp jab.
Gomi lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woodley.
A nice side step and Gomi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Woodley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Woodley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woodley throws a combination. Gomi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Woodley lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Woodley.
Nice sprawl there from Woodley as Gomi shoots in.
Woodley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
Woodley throws a hook to the side of Gomi's head but Gomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi takes a swing at Woodley's ribcage but misses.
As Gomi looks to move away, Woodley throws a big counter combo bu Gomi just gets out of the way.
Gomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woodley.
Woodley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so Gomi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Woodley keeps moving.
Woodley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Woodley holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takanori Gomi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Gomi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomi wants to control but Woodley is keeping him busy.
Gomi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Woodley is looking to reverse the position.
Woodley regains half guard.
Gomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woodley is looking to control Gomi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woodley avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gomi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woodley's head.
Gomi is trying to control the action in half guard but Woodley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley trying to hold on to Gomi's head to control him but Gomi postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gomi lands a nice short elbow.
Gomi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woodley defending well though.
Woodley gets full guard.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woodley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woodley trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woodley.
Tyron Woodley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodley throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Woodley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Woodley misses the jab.
Gomi swings for the body but Woodley moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Gomi moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Gomi.
Woodley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to avoid it but Woodley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomi to the ground. Gomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Woodley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomi defends well and Woodley ends up having to push Gomi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi slips a straight right by Woodley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Woodley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomi avoids it really well and circles away.
Woodley dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on Woodley's head and hops out.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Woodley is just out of range.
Woodley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Woodley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi misses with a hook. Woodley ducked under it nicely.
Woodley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woodley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Woodley throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomi.

Gomi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woodley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi wants to control from the top but Woodley keeps moving.
Gomi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woodley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takanori Gomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Good exchange - Gomi coming out on top.
Woodley slips under a jab.
Gomi dips to his left and cracks Woodley with an uppercut!

Woodley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomi did well to prevent Woodley getting side control.
Gomi trying to control here.
Takanori Gomi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomi taking some punishment here, with Woodley in his half guard.
Gomi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woodley is working away from the top position though.
Woodley thows a huge punch but Gomi dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomi controls Woodley momentarily but Woodley frees himself.
Woodley looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi lands a decent shot there.
Woodley wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Woodley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Gomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Woodley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomi wants to control the position but Woodley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tyron Woodley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Gomi is trying to get back to full guard.

Gomi looking for submissions off his back.
Gomi tries to roll over but Woodley keeps him under control.
Gomi is staying active underneath Woodley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomi is looking for a sweep. Woodley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woodley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Woodley landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gomi is looking to get to half guard.
Woodley with the ground and pound from mount.
Gomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woodley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Woodley with shots to the head and body - Gomi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gomi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Woodley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gomi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley lands a nice shot to the head.

Gomi 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!
Woodley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gomi is still in real trouble! Can Woodley finish him?
Gomi is desperately trying to improve his position but Woodley has a good base and remains in mount.
Woodley connects with a bit shot that sees Gomi covering up! More strikes from Woodley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Woodley is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
A victorious Tyron Woodley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the ring accompanied by Demon Blues by ORANGE GOBLIN. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rogers
vs
Wright

190 cm
44
182 lbs
39 - 40 - 0

172 cm
37
164 lbs
25 - 17 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 39 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright connects with a jab.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wright catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rogers throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Rogers tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Rogers's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Rogers shoots in.

Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wright pushes Rogers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rogers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wright is trying to improve his position.
Rogers trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright dodges the ground and pound from Rogers.
Rogers working away.
Wright tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers throwing strikes but Wright manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rogers gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright passes into side control, despite Rogers's attempt to control the position.
Rogers wants to control but Wright postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers gets back to half guard.
Rogers flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rogers tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wright has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
A nice elbow there by Wright.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to hold on but Wright pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
Wright avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payton Wright dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Rogers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Rogers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wright. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers working away.
Wright prevents Rogers from moving into mount.
Wright wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Wright wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.
Rogers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wright sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers prevents Wright from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Rogers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Rogers throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright works the jab nicely.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Wright looks to move away, Rogers throws a big counter combo bu Wright just gets out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Rogers shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rogers under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Rogers is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payton Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.

Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payton Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Wright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard.
Rogers is trying to control but Wright manages to pass to mount!
Wright avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.
Rogers is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rogers wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wright is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Wright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wright looking to stall.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Rogers fails to land.
Wright gets underhooks to prevent Rogers's takedown attempt.
Rogers is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to Rogers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers wants to take the fight to the mat but Wright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wright lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wright avoids it.
Wright is leaning against Rogers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rogers tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the ropes.
Wright avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright prevents a body shot from Rogers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Payton Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Payton Wright!
A less than humble Payton Wright misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Steve Rogers spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna take some time off to work with a few new fighters in my fight camp and get them up to speed on the current fight games...but I will be back. '.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gracie
vs
Calvancante

185 cm
28
180 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

188 cm
34
182 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvancante looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Calvancante persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Calvancante tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calvancante is keeping the position for now.

Calvancante working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Calvancante is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Calvancante gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante can't escape the position.
Calvancante tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Calvancante is trying to escape the mount.

Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Calvancante has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Calvancante!
Calvancante advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pushing Calvancante's head away, looking to escape. Calvancante manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calvancante pulls his head out easily.

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

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calvancante is working for a kimura here but Gracie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Calvancante's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calvancante is keeping the position for now.
Calvancante looking to control.
Gracie is pushing down on Calvancante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Calvancante is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calvancante has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Calvancante tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Calvancante squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back!

Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Calvancante is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gracie has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Calvancante is in real trouble here. Gracie gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Calvancante is tapping out! Gracie wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceaser Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ceaser Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mauricio Calvancante spoke after the fight, saying 'Glitch I actually won. '.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez's entrance music is Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now . A fine choice. Tyson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Последний О. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alberto Perez
vs
Tyson

190 cm
31
182 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

180 cm
38
198 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tyson slips under a jab from Perez.
Tyson unleashes a big counter combination but Perez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perez throws a leg kick but Tyson moved away.
Perez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyson's sensitive parts.
Tyson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Perez darts in and clinches Tyson up against the ropes.
Perez lands a knee to the body.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson misses with a knee to the head.
Tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Tyson, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a knee strike.
Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
Perez connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Tyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Perez.
Perez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
Perez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Perez lands an elbow inside that Tyson shrugs off.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
Tyson misses with a knee to the head.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyson.
Perez blocks an elbow strike from Tyson.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perez's defenses.

It looks like Luis Alberto Perez has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Perez.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
Perez blocks an elbow strike from Tyson.
Tyson tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tyson throws an elbow but misses.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Tyson, against the ropes.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Tyson throws an elbow but it misses.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Tyson.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
Perez working aggressively here.
Tyson lands a knee to the head.

Perez is rocked!

Luis Alberto Perez's cut is getting worse.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Perez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
Perez with a knee to the head.
Perez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perez lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Perez landing knees to the head.

Tyson is rocked!
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?
Tyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Perez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson looks winded!
A hook to the body from Perez.
Our sources have told us that Perez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Perez misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Perez obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Alberto Perez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tyson throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
A big left from Perez misses.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Perez blocks a head kick by Tyson.
An inside leg kick lands from Perez.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson misses with a combination
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Perez clinches with his opponent.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Perez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Perez pushes Tyson against the ropes. Perez is working some dirty boxing. Perez pushes off with a quick right hook! Tyson goes down! Tyson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Perez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Alberto Perez!
Our winner, Luis Alberto Perez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Strong Arm Steady as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Grant
vs
Jackson

184 cm
37
195 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

187 cm
27
204 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand

and Grant counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grant's guard.

Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Grant has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.

It looks like Brandon Grant has been cut.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grant's guard.
Grant trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Grant striking from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson trying to control but not successfully.

Grant working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Grant has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Grant has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jackson wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Grant working the ground and pound effectively.
Grant 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.
Grant lands a couple of good shots and Jackson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant lands shots from the back.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Grant not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Grant has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Grant lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grant postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jackson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Grant and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Grant!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann comes to the ring accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. The crowd seem to be enjoying Duarte's choice of entrance music: Go 2 Sleep by Ludacris. Erwin Hartmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hartmann
vs
Duarte

190 cm
34
189 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

181 cm
35
194 lbs
24 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Modern Wear Apparel

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 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Duarte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartmann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hartmann fails to land with a series of punches.

Hartmann gets a clinch.
Hartmann digs a right hand into Duarte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duarte's gas tank.
Duarte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duarte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duarte managing to block the knees to the body from Hartmann.
Hartmann stops a takedown attempt from Duarte.
Hartmann tries a body shot but Duarte blocks it.
Duarte tries for a takedown but Hartmann manages to get underhooks.
Hartmann cracks Duarte with a nice body shot.
Hartmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hartmann being controlled against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erwin Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Duarte.
Hartmann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Duarte avoids the damage to the body.
Hartmann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duarte blocks it with crossed arms.
Duarte looking for a takedown.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Duarte controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hartmann as the two fighters clinch.
Duarte is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartmann is defending well.
Duarte managing to block the knees to the body from Hartmann.
Hartmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duarte's elbow.
Hartmann prevents the takedown attempt.
Duarte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartmann.
Duarte goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hartmann prevents it.
Hartmann scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Duarte avoids the damage to the body.
Duarte wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Hartmann.

Duarte has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hartmann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Duarte is working the ground and pound. Can Hartmann escape?

Duarte is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hartmann defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

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

Duarte is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hartmann knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hartmann for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hartmann trying to control but not successfully.
Hartmann has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Duarte.
Hartmann avoids the strikes from Duarte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartmann rolls, trying to escape but Duarte keeps control of the position.
Hartmann manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Hartmann.
Hartmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hartmann seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Duarte postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hartmann connects with a body shot that sends Duarte's belly button to the back.
Hartmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duarte can do to turn this around?
Duarte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hartmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duarte moves away.
Hartmann misses with a wild combination.
Hartmann misses with a wild body shot.
Duarte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartmann fails in his attempt to clinch.

Duarte scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hartmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Duarte trying to control from Hartmann's half guard. Hartmann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Duarte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartmann is retaining full guard.
Hartmann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hartmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hartmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hartmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Hartmann is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.

Duarte shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hartmann is trying to defend but Duarte finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hartmann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hartmann is looking for a sweep. Duarte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Duarte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duarte looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hartmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Duarte is trying to control. Hartmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marcos Duarte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hartmann tries to roll over but Duarte keeps him under control.
Hartmann is not content to let Duarte control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hartmann is defending against the submission attempts here by Duarte.
Hartmann is trying to control but can't.
Duarte is looking to advance position but Hartmann won't allow it.
Duarte scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hartmann trying to hold on to Duarte's head to control him but Duarte postures up.

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.
Duarte lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duarte trying to mount his opponent but Hartmann defends it.
Duarte misses with a head shot. Hartmann uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hartmann looking to control.
Duarte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartmann has Duarte pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hartmann trying to keep a closed guard but Duarte is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Duarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Duarte takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Duarte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duarte tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartmann is retaining full guard.
Hartmann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Hartmann is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duarte being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Duarte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hartmann slaps away a takedown attempt from Duarte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hartmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartmann tries to clinch there but Duarte circles away.
Duarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erwin Hartmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Duarte circles away.
Hartmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duarte.
Duarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hartmann.
Hartmann throws a lazy head kick

and Duarte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duarte is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hartmann tries to throw a body punch but Duarte avoids it by throwing Hartmann back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartmann is pressed up against the ropes. Duarte has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hartmann down to the mat. Hartmann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erwin Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Duarte.

Duarte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Duarte is pressing down on Hartmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hartmann is holding on for now.

Duarte seems to be looking for submissions.
Hartmann trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duarte.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is looking to improve his position.
Duarte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartmann keeps working.
Duarte is thwarting Hartmann's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hartmann wants to get back to full guard.
Hartmann is not content to let Duarte control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hartmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hartmann tries to clinch up but Duarte circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Hartmann throws a nice looking combination but Duarte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duarte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hartmann defends well and Duarte ends up having to push Hartmann into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hartmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hartmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Duarte throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hartmann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duarte is in Hartmann's guard.
Duarte wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.
Duarte postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duarte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duarte forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Duarte there.
Duarte is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Duarte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duarte 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Duarte!
A victorious Marcos Duarte thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leland Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the ring accompanied by Annihilator - Fun Palace. Carter has chosen Bob Dylan - Hurricane as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Palmer
vs
Carter

186 cm
34
200 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

185 cm
38
190 lbs
26 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leland Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a head kick that half lands.
Carter delivers a nice body kick.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Palmer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carter can pounce on him.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmer.
A punch combination from Palmer misses.
Carter feints a counter leg kick.
Palmer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Rubin Carter has been cut.
Palmer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palmer misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palmer eats them both and turns towards Carter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Carter looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Palmer works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Palmer swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a three punch combo that has Palmer backing up. Palmer nods at Carter to acknowledge the strikes.
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palmer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carter, as that shot connected.
Palmer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palmer cracks Carter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter connects with a single shot there.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palmer lands with a hook. Carter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palmer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Palmer counters with a big slam followed by a series of strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Leland Palmer!
Post fight, Leland Palmer stared into the camera and said '^.^'.