QFC Tournament 631 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Del Amitri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Someone Somewhere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Amitri
vs
Somewhere

195 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Del Amitri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Someone Somewhere!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Amitri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somewhere napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Amitri remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Somewhere pushes Amitri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Amitri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Somewhere is trying to get back to half guard.
Amitri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Somewhere is avoiding damage well.
Amitri trying to control the position but Somewhere is working away.
Amitri advances to full mount.
Somewhere tries to reverse the position but Amitri maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somewhere keeps trying to improve his position.
Amitri thowing shots but they're missing.
Amitri thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somewhere is looking to improve his position but Amitri isn't that keen on the idea.
Amitri controlling from mount.
Somewhere is desperately trying to improve his position but Amitri has a good base and remains in mount.
Amitri controlling his opponent.
Somewhere is trying to escape the mount.
Amitri controlling the pace for now.

Amitri working for a submission but Somewhere is keeping him at bay.
Somewhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Amitri looking for a guillotine from mount but Somewhere is having none of it.
Somewhere holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amitri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Amitri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Somewhere to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Somewhere shrugs it off.
Somewhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Somewhere sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Amitri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Somewhere is just riding it out for now. Amitri eventually gives up the hold.
Somewhere is staying active underneath Amitri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Somewhere looking for submissions off his back.
Amitri tries to pass to full mount but Somewhere defends it.

Amitri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Somewhere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amitri.

Somewhere looking for submissions off his back.
Somewhere is refusing to be controlled, as Amitri sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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.
Somewhere is refusing to be controlled, as Amitri sits in half guard.
Amitri thows a huge punch but Somewhere dodges it nicely.
Amitri uses his free foot to push down on Somewhere's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Somewhere.
Somewhere regains half guard.
Amitri trying to control the action but Somewhere is working from the bottom.
Amitri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Somewhere actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Del Amitri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Somewhere scores with a jab.
Amitri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somewhere.
Del Amitri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Somewhere enables Amitri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Somewhere manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amitri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Somewhere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amitri preventing the sweep.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Somewhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amitri defends well.
Amitri stays in close to Somewhere's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Somewhere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amitri is aware though and is defending well.

Amitri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Somewhere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amitri has managed to get both his arms back between Somewhere's legs - danger averted.
Amitri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Somewhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amitri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Somewhere being controlled here, momentarily.
Amitri passes into half guard.
Amitri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somewhere can do to turn this around?
Somewhere is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amitri trying to control the pace.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but Somewhere defending well.
Amitri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Somewhere's head.
Amitri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Somewhere tries to reverse the position but Amitri maintains control.
Somewhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amitri looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somewhere is looking to get to half guard.
Del Amitri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amitri controlling from the full mount.
Amitri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Amitri thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amitri has control of Somewhere's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Somewhere regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Somewhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amitri wants to control the pace but Somewhere is squirming around nicely.
Somewhere regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Somewhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Amitri seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Del Amitri dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Somewhere with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Somewhere.
Amitri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Somewhere takes a swing at Amitri's ribcage but misses.
Somewhere lands with an uppercut that bounces Amitri off the cage and back into range.
Amitri throws a series of punches but Somewhere moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Somewhere there.
Somewhere looks to score with a jab to the body but Amitri is just out of range.
Somewhere digs a good hook to Amitri's body.
Somewhere misses with a combination

and Amitri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amitri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Somewhere looking for a guillotine here but Amitri defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amitri stops Somewhere from standing up.
Amitri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Somewhere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Somewhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amitri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amitri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amitri is looking to work some ground and pound but Somewhere has wrist control.

Somewhere looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amitri passes into half guard.
Amitri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Somewhere regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Somewhere being controlled here, momentarily.
Amitri is pushing down on Somewhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Somewhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Amitri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amitri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but Somewhere defending well.
Amitri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amitri is working for a submission of some sort.

Somewhere actively working from the bottom here.

Somewhere looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Amitri pushes past his half guard into mount!
Amitri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Somewhere is desperately trying to improve his position but Amitri has a good base and remains in mount.
Amitri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somewhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Someone Somewhere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somewhere wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Amitri.

Amitri wants to finish this one by submission but Somewhere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Amitri.
Somewhere throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Somewhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Amitri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Somewhere flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Del Amitri!

Del Amitri wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

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 Ali Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yarp Narp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yarp Narp is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hassan
vs
Narp

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ali Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yarp Narp!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hassan but Hassan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narp with a poor takedown

and Hassan counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Narp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Narp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Narp prevents Hassan from improving his position.
Hassan trying to control here.
Hassan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narp prevents Hassan from standing back up.
Hassan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Narp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to control the position but Narp postures up.
Narp won't allow Hassan to sweep him here.
Hassan trying to control the position.
Hassan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Narp is refusing to be controlled, as Hassan sits in half guard.
Narp controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Narp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hassan stalling.

Hassan seems to be working for a kimura but Narp defends the submission attempt.
Narp looks like he's trying to stand up.
Narp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hassan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hassan thows a huge punch but Narp dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Narp wants to get back to full guard.
Hassan moves into full mount! Narp won't be happy about that!
Hassan content just to control the position here.
Narp is bucking up trying to escape but Hassan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hassan looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Narp tries to buck Hassan off but he can't manage it.
Hassan wants to control the pace but Narp is squirming around nicely.
Narp is desperately trying to improve his position but Hassan has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hassan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Narp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hassan raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Hassan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hassan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hassan wants to get back to striking at distance but Narp won't allow it.
Narp wants a takedown.
Hassan trying to land knees to the body.

Hassan successfully pulls guard.
Hassan controls Narp momentarily but Narp frees himself.
Narp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Narp stops Hassan from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan keeping moving, preventing Narp from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan keeping full guard, as Narp tries to pass.
Hassan looking to control but Narp passes into half guard.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet.
Hassan trying to control here.
Hassan tries to kick Narp off but Narp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Hassan moves into range and clinches up with Narp.
Narp leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hassan tries to work over Narp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hassan missing with knees to the body.

Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Narp wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.

Narp drives through with a takedown into Hassan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Narp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Narp passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Narp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hassan defends it well.
Hassan punching from the bottom.
Narp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Narp tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hassan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narp is trying to control the action in half guard but Hassan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Narp can do to turn this around?

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.
Hassan is trying to stand.
Narp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hassan!
Hassan gets back to half guard.
Hassan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narp is trying to control. Hassan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yarp Narp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Narp swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hassan tries to land a body kick

and Narp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Narp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hassan keeps working.
Hassan trying to hold on to Narp's head to control him but Narp postures up.
Narp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hassan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hassan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Narp pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narp is thwarting Hassan's attempts to control the position.

Narp is working for a kimura but Hassan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hassan trying to control from the bottom.
Narp stops Hassan from getting back to his feet.
Narp trying to control from half guard but Hassan is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Narp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hassan swivels and escapes.
Hassan fails with the takedown.
Hassan misses with the combination.
Narp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Narp gets slowly back to his feet.
Narp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hassan's waist but Hassan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Narp off to one side.
Ali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yarp Narp.

Narp looking to score a takedown here. Hassan is defending well but Narp drives through and ends up in Hassan's guard.
Narp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hassan tries to strike from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hassan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Narp should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hassan has tightened it up now! Narp should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Hassan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vid Raw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Slone
vs
Raw

175 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Slone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vid Raw!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raw fails with a takedown attempt.
Raw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slone circles away.
Raw avoids the head kick by Slone.
Raw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raw somewhat.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vid Raw.

Raw drives through and clinches with Slone against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slone to keep the fight standing.
Raw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slone is looking to break free of the clinch but Raw has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raw tries for a takedown but Slone manages to get underhooks.
Raw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slone is defending well.
Slone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raw jumps guard but Slone stands there with Raw around his waist. Raw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Raw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slone walks away with a smile on his face. Raw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slone throws a head kick but Raw moves out of range.
Slone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raw circles away quickly and effectively.
Slone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slone shoots in looking for a takedown but Raw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raw is defended easily by Slone.
Slone misses with a right hand
and Raw counters with a nice uppercut.
Raw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slone swivels and escapes.
Raw looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slone throws a right and a left that Raw avoids nicely.
Chad Slone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slone throws a leg kick but Raw moved away.
Raw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Raw has eaten all the pies!
Raw avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raw! But no joy.
Raw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Slone. Those never looked like landing.
Slone scores with a three punch combo!
Slone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Raw tries to clinch up.
Slone lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slone misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slone misses with a low kick.

Raw scores with a takedown into Slone's guard.
Slone keeping moving, preventing Raw from controlling successfully.
Raw postures up.
Raw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Raw stands and steps away. Slone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Raw tries to close the distance and clinch but Slone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raw defends it nicely.
Slone throws a low kick, looking for Raw's leg but Raw calmly moves out of range.
Raw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raw darts in looking for a takedown but Slone gets double underhooks and turns Raw into the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Raw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slone tries to score with a low kick but Raw moves his leg out of the way.
Raw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slone tries to avoid it but Raw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slone to the ground. Slone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Raw rushes Slone and presses him up against the cage.
Slone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raw can do to turn this around?

Slone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone lands a jab-cross combination.
Slone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raw.
Nice sprawl there from Raw as Slone shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Slone.
Raw fails with a takedown attempt.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vid Raw.
Slone misses with a few strikes there.
Slone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chad Slone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slone misses with a kick to the body.
Raw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raw throws a sloppy head kick and Slone moves out of range easily.
Raw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice combination there by Slone.
Slone looks to land a combination but Raw avoids it well.
Raw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raw somewhat.
Slone misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Raw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chad Slone is winning the standup battle so far.
Slone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slone leaves Raw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slone throws a head kick but Raw moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raw has time to react.
Slone shoots in and drives through. Raw sprawls well.
Slone tries to bum rush Raw with a series of wild strikes but Raw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slone sprawls well. Slone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raw gets slowly back to his feet.
Slone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raw fails with a takedown attempt.
Raw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slone.
Raw fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slone tries to bum rush Raw with a series of wild strikes but Raw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slone throws a series of punches but Raw avoids them all with ease.
As Slone backs off Raw throws a huge counter combo but Slone manages to avoid it all.
Good work by Slone as he checks the leg kick.
Slone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slone misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slone as he avoids it easily.
Slone throws a head kick that misses.
Raw wants to clinch up but Slone keeps it at a distance.
Slone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raw as he avoids it easily.
Raw misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Slone dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Slone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raw throws a series of strikes that have Slone backpedaling.

It looks like Chad Slone has been cut.
Slone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raw counters with a series of strikes. Slone will be more careful next time no doubt.

Slone is rocked!
Slone throws a sloppy head kick and Raw moves out of range easily.
Oh Slone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Raw instigates a clinch.

Raw gets control of Slone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Slone trying to control the position from guard on top but Raw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Slone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raw wants to sweep here but Slone controlling him for the moment.
Raw seems keen to control Slone's posture.
Slone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Raw manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Slone seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Raw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raw pushes down on Slone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slone trying to control here.
Raw wants to pass the guard but Slone is defending well.
Raw is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slone tries to get to full guard but Raw has control of the leg.
Raw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slone trying to control from the bottom.

Slone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Raw keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Slone is trying to break the clinch but Raw is controlling him.
Raw is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raw is looking for a takedown.
Slone is trying to break free.
Raw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slone after a bit of a struggle.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vid Raw.
Slone fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Slone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Raw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Slone does no damage.
Slone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Raw looks to move away, Slone throws a big counter combo but Raw just gets out of the way.
Raw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raw slips a jab and a cross from Slone.
Slone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raw circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Slone. No joy for Raw on that attempt.
Raw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slone fails to land the takedown.
Slone fails to land with a series of punches.
Raw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raw misses with a takedown attempt - Slone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vid Raw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Slone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raw throws a head kick that misses

and Slone counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chad Slone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Chad Slone!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Chad Slone!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Chad Slone!

Chad Slone wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janis Sprogis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diatomaceous Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sprogis
vs
Smiff

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janis Sprogis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diatomaceous Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprogis throws a sloppy head kick and Smiff moves out of range easily.
Sprogis scores with a spinning back kick!
Sprogis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Smiff shoots in for a double leg but Sprogis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sprogis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smiff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sprogis.
Smiff shoots in but no luck this time.
As Smiff tries to get set, Sprogis tries to push him back and clinch up but Smiff manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sprogis. Beautiful body shot.
Smiff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sprogis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smiff throws a combination that misses
and Sprogis counters with a body kick that stops Smiff in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff dives in and grabs Sprogis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sprogis pushes down on Smiff's head and hops out.
Janis Sprogis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diatomaceous Smiff.
Sprogis lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprogis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Janis Sprogis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smiff avoids a kick to the body.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smiff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smiff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sprogis.

Sprogis closes the distance and clinches.

Sprogis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff misses with a hook. Sprogis ducked under it nicely.
Sprogis tries to counter by clinching up but Smiff breaks away and moves out of range.
Sprogis lands a leg kick that knocks Smiff off balance momentarily.

Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Smiff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprogis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff stands up over Sprogis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sprogis keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff advances nicely into full mount.
Smiff with good strikes from the mount here!
Smiff unloading with bombs!
Smiff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smiff fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sprogis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smiff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smiff looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smiff unloading with bombs!
Smiff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Sprogis is rocked!
Sprogis is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smiff wants to finish this one by submission but Sprogis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smiff.
Oh Sprogis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smiff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smiff postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sprogis bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Smiff and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diatomaceous Smiff!
Diatomaceous Smiff bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.