AMP MMA 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Band
vs
White

188 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Band swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Band fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Band shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.

White closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Band is trying to get back to half guard.
White trying to control the position but Band is working away.
White tries to move to mount but Band blocks the move with his legs.
White trying to control the action but Band is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Band is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.

White stands up and beckons Band to his feet.

Band closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
Band is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Band drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Band off! Band jumps back into White's guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Band is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is pulling down on Band's head. It's preventing any offense from Band, at least for the moment.
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.
White is trying to control the position but Band postures up.

Band drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Band off! Band jumps back into White's guard.
Band in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Band accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephen White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Band gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Band.
White wants to control from the top but Band keeps moving.
Band avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Band working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Band is tightening it up a little... White has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! White reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! White taps out! nice BJJ there by Band!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobi Band!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Whas Dcrackboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whas Dcrackboy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dcrackboy
vs
Goldberg

190 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Whas Dcrackboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dcrackboy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy leaves Goldberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dcrackboy throws a series of punches but Goldberg moves out of range.
Dcrackboy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg works over Dcrackboy's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Whas Dcrackboy has been cut.
Dcrackboy throws a one two combo.
Goldberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Goldberg rushes Dcrackboy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dcrackboy pushes Goldberg back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dcrackboy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dcrackboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg tries to clinch but Dcrackboy moves out of range.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dcrackboy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldberg thinking.
Whas Dcrackboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dcrackboy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dcrackboy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Goldberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dcrackboy breaks the clinch.
Dcrackboy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Dcrackboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goldberg misses with a double jab
and Dcrackboy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldberg thinking.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Whas Dcrackboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Goldberg.
Dcrackboy looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dcrackboy lands an overhand right.
A combination from Dcrackboy does no damage.
Dcrackboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dcrackboy misses the target.
Dcrackboy lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldberg's head.
A punch combination from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dcrackboy jabs at Goldberg's body.
A shot to the body from Dcrackboy misses
and Goldberg counters with a left and a right that stings Dcrackboy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy misses the body punch

and Goldberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dcrackboy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg slips nicely into half guard.
Goldberg is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Goldberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Whas Dcrackboy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dcrackboy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Dcrackboy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Goldberg counters with a shoot takedown. Dcrackboy fights it but they end up in guard.
Goldberg trying to control but Dcrackboy is working from the bottom.
Goldberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Dcrackboy keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Goldberg just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dcrackboy throws a right hand that Goldberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldberg also avoids with ease.
Dcrackboy misses with a double jab
and Goldberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goldberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Dcrackboy misses with a combination

and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goldberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dcrackboy 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.
Goldberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg passes Dcrackboy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dcrackboy sees it coming and defends easily.
Goldberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dcrackboy wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg works his foot free and advances to mount.

Goldberg working for a submission but Dcrackboy is keeping him at bay.
Dcrackboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldberg on the ground.
Dcrackboy can't escape the position.
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg forces the positional change into back control.
Goldberg is riding his opponent, not letting Dcrackboy buck him off.

Dcrackboy showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Whas Dcrackboy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Goldberg dodges the punch combination from Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dcrackboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dcrackboy misses with the combination.
Dcrackboy throws a combination that misses

and Goldberg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dcrackboy!
Goldberg controlling the pace for now.
Dcrackboy is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Goldberg just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Goldberg with that takedown attempt.
Goldberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dcrackboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whas Dcrackboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dcrackboy thows a body shot but no joy.

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.
Goldberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dcrackboy tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dcrackboy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dcrackboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to de liver by Dcrackboy. Beautiful body shot.
Dcrackboy throws a sloppy body shot

and Goldberg counters by clinching up.
Goldberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dcrackboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldberg has him pressed against the ropes.
Goldberg is trying to break the clinch but Dcrackboy has him pressed against the ropes.
Dcrackboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldberg has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dcrackboy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dcrackboy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldberg up against the ropes.
Goldberg is trying to break the clinch but Dcrackboy is controlling him.

Dcrackboy breaks the clinch.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dcrackboy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dcrackboy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goldberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Dcrackboy is looking to wear down Goldberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy works Goldberg's body with a nice hook.
Dcrackboy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goldberg throws a right hand that Dcrackboy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dcrackboy also avoids with ease.
Dcrackboy walks into a stiff left hand from Goldberg.
Mike Goldberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldberg throws a right hand that Dcrackboy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dcrackboy also avoids with ease.

Dcrackboy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goldberg to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Goldberg stands and throws Dcrackboy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldberg 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Goldberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ditrich Wandemayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Starim Stal Overdreem has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stal Overdreem
vs
Wandemayer

195 cm
18
273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Q158 -$40 bucks

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Starim Stal Overdreem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ditrich Wandemayer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdreem throws a head kick but Wandemayer moves out of range.
Wandemayer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Overdreem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wandemayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overdreem throws a head kick but Wandemayer moves out of range.
Wandemayer blocks a head kick by Overdreem.

Wandemayer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wandemayer lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wandemayer won't allow Overdreem to get back to his feet.
Wandemayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Overdreem wants to stand and escape but Wandemayer is having none of it.

Wandemayer drops back looking for a leg! Overdreem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Overdreem manages to kick Wandemayer off! Wandemayer jumps back into Overdreem's guard.
Wandemayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overdreem is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wandemayer 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.
Wandemayer stops Overdreem from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Overdreem connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Wandemayer to the floor! Overdreem dives in looking for the finish!

Wandemayer is rocked!

It looks like Ditrich Wandemayer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overdreem wants to stand but Wandemayer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Overdreem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Overdreem keeps Wandemayer at a distance using the push kick.
Overdreem throws a head kick but Wandemayer moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem misses with a head kick.
Overdreem tries to clinch up.
Overdreem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overdreem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wandemayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overdreem goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wandemayer blocks a head kick by Overdreem.

Wandemayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Wandemayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Overdreem sees it coming and defends easily.
Wandemayer is pressing down on Overdreem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Overdreem is holding on for now.
Overdreem is trying to stand back up but Wandemayer is controlling him
Wandemayer is trying to control. Overdreem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Overdreem is trying to stand up here but Wandemayer is controlling him well.

Wandemayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wandemayer is looking for a kimura but Overdreem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wandemayer to get the leverage.
Wandemayer stops Overdreem from getting back to his feet.

Wandemayer seems to be working for a kimura but Overdreem defends the submission attempt.

Wandemayer is working for a submission of some sort.

Overdreem is defending against the submission attempts here by Wandemayer.
Wandemayer trying to control from half guard but Overdreem is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overdreem looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starim Stal Overdreem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ditrich Wandemayer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Overdreem throws a sloppy head kick and Wandemayer moves out of range easily.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wandemayer blocks a head kick by Overdreem.
Wandemayer blocks a head kick by Overdreem.
Wandemayer avoids the head kick by Overdreem.
Overdreem misses with a head kick.
Overdreem throws a head kick but Wandemayer moves out of range.

Wandemayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wandemayer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Wandemayer wants to finish this one by submission but Overdreem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wandemayer.
Overdreem is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdreem is squirming around, avoiding Wandemayer's attempts to control the action.

Wandemayer is working for a guillotine from mount but Overdreem frees his head quite easily.
Overdreem is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Wandemayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Overdreem is surviving well by controlling Wandemayer's body position as best he can.

Wandemayer is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wandemayer extends the arm and Overdreem is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ditrich Wandemayer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Painmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Painmaker comes to the ring accompanied by X gonna give it to ya.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Painmaker
vs
Rua

183 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Painmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rua is looking to stand up but Painmaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Painmaker trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Painmaker slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Painmaker throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Painmaker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Painmaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rua regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Painmaker.
Painmaker throws a strike but Rua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painmaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua wanted to stand there but Painmaker had control of the position.
Painmaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Painmaker tries to get out of the position.

Painmaker is working an open guard so Rua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Painmaker shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Painmaker shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rua!
Painmaker dodges the punch combination from Rua.
Painmaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Painmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Painmaker is breathing heavily.
Rua tries to bum rush Painmaker with a series of wild strikes but Painmaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua swinging wildly here.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua scores with a shot to the body.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Painmaker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Painmaker tries to score with some ground and pound. Rua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Painmaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painmaker is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet.
Painmaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.

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

Rua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Painmaker passes into half guard.
Painmaker 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.
Painmaker stops Rua from getting back to his feet.
Painmaker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Painmaker trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Painmaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Painmaker has managed to clinch.
Painmaker tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Painmaker tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Painmaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Painmaker tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Painmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Painmaker.
Painmaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Painmaker throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rua manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Painmaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Painmaker is looking to stall here but Rua recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Painmaker's shoulder, as Painmaker tries to avoid the shot.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Painmaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Painmaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Painmaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rua swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painmaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Rua tries to bum rush Painmaker with a series of wild strikes but Painmaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Painmaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rua duly obliges.

Painmaker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Painmaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Painmaker won't allow Rua to get back to his feet.
Rua is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Painmaker throws a strike but Rua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Painmaker's guard.
Painmaker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Painmaker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rua tries to stand but Painmaker is controlling from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Painmaker with that takedown attempt.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Painmaker circles away quickly and effectively.

Painmaker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Painmaker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rua reverses the position - he's now on top in Painmaker's guard.
Jacob Painmaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua stands up from Painmaker's guard - Rua perhaps looking for a knockout.
Painmaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Painmaker walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Painmaker moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Painmaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Painmaker looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Eduardo Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Painmaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Painmaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rua scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Painmaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rua throws a right and a left that Painmaker avoids nicely.
Rua throws a hook but Painmaker blocks it.
Rua scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Painmaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Painmaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Painmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from Rua. No joy for Painmaker on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua works over Painmaker's head and body with a nice combination.
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
Rua misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Rua misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painmaker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Rua throws a series of punches but Painmaker moves out of range.
Painmaker shoots for a takedown but Rua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Rua.
Painmaker slips a jab from Rua.
Painmaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua looks to land a combination. Painmaker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Painmaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Painmaker.
Rua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Painmaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Painmaker looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacob Painmaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Painmaker or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Painmaker with that takedown attempt.
Painmaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua pinned against the cage. Rua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Painmaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Painmaker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Nice defenses there by Painmaker.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Painmaker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painmaker landing a few strikes.

Painmaker tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Rua is pushing Painmaker's head away, looking to escape. Painmaker manages to hold on to the position though.
Painmaker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rua is not content to let Painmaker control the position.
Rua pushes Painmaker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Painmaker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four 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.
Painmaker working the head and body with strikes.
Painmaker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rua down.
Rua tries to escape but Painmaker is in control.
The strikes coming from Painmaker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Painmaker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rua tries to escape but Painmaker is in control.
Painmaker throws an elbow but Rua slips to the side and avoids it well.
Painmaker is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rua 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sorrentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Badr Hari was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sorrentino
vs
Hari

184 cm
23
258 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

197 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Sorrentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorrentino circles away.

Hari lands a big head kick that sends Sorrentino tumbling to the mat! Hari takes a step backwards and waves Sorrentino back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Sorrentino is rocked!

It looks like Mike Sorrentino has been cut.
Sorrentino keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Sorrentino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hari throws a quick head kick that knocks Sorrentino silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Hari is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Badr Hari!