QFC Tournament 643 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floopy Mc Fec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Arthur Vlad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Vlad
vs
Mc Fec

176 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floopy Mc Fec!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mc Fec!
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mc Fec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mc Fec drops his hands momentarily and Vlad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mc Fec shoots in for a takedown but Vlad shows good takedown defense.
Vlad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mc Fec was well out of range. Poor timing from Vlad.
Mc Fec walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Floopy Mc Fec has been cut.
Vlad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mc Fec on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Fec circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mc Fec counters with a nice uppercut.
Vlad lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mc Fec. Those never looked like landing.

Vlad closes the distance and clinches.

Mc Fec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mc Fec tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arthur Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mc Fec circles away.
Mc Fec was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Vlad misses.
Mc Fec tries to counter with a clinch but Vlad shakes him off and moves away.
Vlad wants to clinch but Mc Fec slips to the side

and Mc Fec decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vlad's guard.
Mc Fec stays in close to Vlad's body and controls the position.

Vlad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mc Fec has picked Vlad up and slammed him! Vlad can't keep hold of the triangle and Mc Fec manages to pass to side control!
Vlad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mc Fec wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mc Fec 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.
Vlad wants to control but Mc Fec postures up.
Mc Fec trying to control the action but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Mc Fec connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vlad some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vlad is looking for a sweep.
Mc Fec 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.
Vlad is looking to reverse the position.
Vlad is working hard here to advance position.
Mc Fec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vlad keeps working.
Vlad is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Fec wants to control but Vlad is keeping him busy.

Mc Fec has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vlad defends well and Mc Fec ends up having to push Vlad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Mc Fec throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vlad was covering up waiting for the punch and Mc Fec finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mc Fec advances position into side control!
Vlad can't do much from the bottom here.
Vlad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mc Fec's best efforts.
Vlad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mc Fec is keen to just control but Vlad is a slippery customer.
Mc Fec stalling.

Vlad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mc Fec is looking to take a break and control but Vlad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Mc Fec is going to stand back up.
Still in half guard, Mc Fec seems content to control.
Mc Fec trying to control from half guard but Vlad is working away.
Mc Fec is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mc Fec content to control rather than advance.

Vlad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vlad looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Fec controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floopy Mc Fec dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floopy Mc Fec's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Mc Fec. No joy for Vlad on that attempt.
Mc Fec feints the counter takedown.
Mc Fec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Mc Fec with that takedown attempt.
Vlad falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mc Fec counters with a takedown into side control.
Mc Fec content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vlad tries to buck Mc Fec off but Mc Fec is having none of it.

Mc Fec decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlad wants to clinch.

Mc Fec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad gets underhooks to prevent Mc Fec's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vlad.
Mc Fec has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vlad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arthur Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floopy Mc Fec.
Mc Fec wants a takedown but no success here.
Vlad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mc Fec is breathing heavily.
Mc Fec is looking for a takedown.
Mc Fec jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vlad walks away with a smile on his face. Mc Fec gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Vlad moves into range and clinches up with Mc Fec.

Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floopy Mc Fec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vlad closes the distance and clinches.

Mc Fec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mc Fec shoots in but Vlad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vlad instigates a clinch.
Vlad lands a shoulder strike.
Vlad lands a shoulder strike.
Vlad lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Fec is looking for a takedown.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.
Vlad jumps guard but Mc Fec turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vlad scores with a shot to the side of Mc Fec's head.
Mc Fec throws a head punch that misses.
Vlad tries to circle away but Mc Fec has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vlad.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mc Fec wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vlad.
Vlad pushes Mc Fec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arthur Vlad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fec looking for a takedown.
Vlad lands a right hand.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Vlad on the inside.
Mc Fec wants to break free but Vlad has control.
Vlad lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vlad.
Vlad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mc Fec has Vlad pressed against the cage, preventing Vlad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mc Fec is trying to pull guard but Vlad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mc Fec goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vlad prevents it.
Vlad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Fec backwards.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
Vlad lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fec wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vlad is looking to break free of the clinch but Mc Fec has double underhooks.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.

Vlad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Vlad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vlad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mc Fec can do to turn this around?

Vlad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mc Fec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlad is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vlad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mc Fec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Vlad throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mc Fec escapes and throws Vlad's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Vlad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Floopy Mc Fec's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vlad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mc Fec. Mc Fec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vlad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mc Fec.
Vlad's corner calls for a 1-2. Vlad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Vlad gets caught napping as Mc Fec dives in and scores a takedown. Vlad manages to retain guard.
Floopy Mc Fec has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vlad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mc Fec is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vlad.

Mc Fec decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vlad to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Fec dives in and grabs Vlad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vlad pushes down on Mc Fec's head and hops out.
Mc Fec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vlad pinned against the cage. Vlad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vlad throwing a counter right hand but Mc Fec manages to avoid it.
Mc Fec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Fec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vlad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mc Fec somewhat.
Arthur Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floopy Mc Fec.

Mc Fec gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
Mc Fec is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vlad is defending well.
Vlad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mc Fec jumps guard but Vlad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mc Fec tries to throw a body punch but Vlad avoids it by throwing Mc Fec back against the cage.
Mc Fec misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vlad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fec jumps guard but Vlad stands there with Mc Fec around his waist. Mc Fec gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vlad lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Vlad.
Vlad blocking some punches.
Vlad looking for a takedown.
Vlad stops a takedown attempt from Mc Fec.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Mc Fec has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlad lands with a right to the head.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Mc Fec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vlad fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Vlad - just one landing.

Vlad closes the distance and pushes Mc Fec back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Fec backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Vlad's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mc Fec manages to break the clinch.
Vlad lands a glancing blow to the side of Mc Fec's head.
Vlad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mc Fec defends well and Vlad ends up having to push Mc Fec into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mc Fec drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mc Fec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vlad.
Arthur Vlad is winning the standup battle so far.

Mc Fec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mc Fec looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Vlad looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Fec passes into side control, despite Vlad's attempt to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad tries to buck Mc Fec off but Mc Fec is having none of it.
Mc Fec trying to control the position but Vlad is working away.

Mc Fec stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mc Fec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vlad is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad swings for the body but Mc Fec moves out of range.
And Mc Fec tries to counter it with a takedown but Vlad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mc Fec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Vlad as he connects with a hook.

Vlad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
Floopy Mc Fec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Vlad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vlad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Vlad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vlad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Arthur Vlad!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Arthur Vlad!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Arthur Vlad!

Arthur Vlad wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaggy Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Duck
vs
Wales

184 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

EVOLUTION Clothing LKO

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaggy Duck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Wales!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wales dodges the punch combination from Duck.

Wales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duck did well to prevent Wales getting side control.
Duck tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wales manages to move to mount!
Duck is looking to get to half guard.
Duck looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wales controlling well, preventing Duck from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Wales just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Duck staying busy and making it hard for Wales to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Duck.

Duck is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wales gets his way!
Wales controls the position.
Duck turns into Wales and is now in his guard.
Duck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck wants to stand and escape but instead Wales has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Duck manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Duck is trying to break free.
Wales has Duck pressed against the cage.
Duck is looking to break free of the clinch but Wales has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Duck.
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!
Duck is trying to drag Wales to the mat but Wales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duck is trying to force a seperation but Wales has the dominant position.

Wales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wales as he avoids it easily.
Duck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Duck backs off Wales throws a huge counter combo but Duck manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaggy Duck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wales slips under a jab from Duck.
Wales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Wales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duck tries to avoid it but Wales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duck to the ground. Duck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duck tries to avoid it but Wales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duck to the ground. Duck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wales. That one must have hurt.
Duck is breathing heavily.

Duck instigates a clinch.
Duck is trying to break the clinch but Wales has him pressed against the cage.
Duck is pressed up against the cage. Wales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duck down to the mat. Duck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wales tries for a takedown but Duck circles away easily
and Duck counters with a left and a right that stings Wales.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duck pushes Wales up against the cage in a clinch.

Wales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duck lands a nice shot to the body.
Duck lands a jab to the nose.

Duck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wales wants to get back to his feet but Duck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duck throwing strikes from guard but Wales blocks nicely.
Wales being controlled here, momentarily.
Wales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duck's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shaggy Duck will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Duck shoots for a double leg takedown but Wales sprawls well. He's pushed Duck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wales lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duck dives in and grabs Wales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wales pushes down on Duck's head and hops out.
Duck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duck fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaggy Duck. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wales wants to control but Duck is keeping him busy.
Wales landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wales has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Wales decides to stand back up. Wales steps back and let's Duck get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duck forces Wales back against the cage and clinches.
Duck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wales has Duck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Wales pulls guard.

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

Wales pushes Duck off and scrambles back to his feet.
Duck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wales throws a counter combo.
Duck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wales connects with a high kick.
Duck dodges the punch combination from Wales.
It looked like Duck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales tries to clinch
and Duck counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wales takes one to the chin there.
Duck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wales.
Duck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duck is fending him off so far but Wales persists. Nope, Duck circles away and we're back to standing.
Duck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wales under the eye.
Duck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wales's waist but Wales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duck off to one side.
Wales avoids the body shot from Duck.
Wales lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duck dives in for a single leg takedown but Wales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Wales misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wales drives through with a takedown into Duck's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wales trying to control but Duck is working from the bottom.
Wales scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wales stopping the sweep attempt from Duck.
Wales stands up over Duck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wales scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wales is one step ahead there.
Wales is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duck is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wales presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Duck is looking to break free of the clinch but Wales has double underhooks.
Duck trying to stall but Wales improves his position.

Wales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wales.
Wales throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duck staying out of range there.
Wales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Wales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Duck swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Wales counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wales working hard to break the clinch.

Duck manages to break the clinch.
Duck looks to clinch
and Wales counters with a three punch combo that has Duck backing up. Duck nods at Wales to acknowledge the strikes.

Duck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Wales explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wales is defended easily by Duck.
Wales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duck sprawls well. Duck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wales gets slowly back to his feet.
Wales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck has a takedown stuffed.
Kevin Wales seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Duck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wales is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wales looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wales wants to control but Duck is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck wants to pass the guard but Wales is defending well.

Wales has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Duck is on him like a limpet, forcing Wales back against the cage.
Duck is trying to force a seperation but Wales has the dominant position.

Wales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duck is fending him off so far but Wales persists. Nope, Duck circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaggy Duck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Wales.
Duck throws a right hand that Wales ducks under and follows up with a left that Wales also avoids with ease.
Wales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wales has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duck with a poor takedown

and Wales counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wales.

Wales jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wales is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Wales has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Duck doesn't defend quickly enough and Wales has managed to lock this one up! Can Duck escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wales on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Wales!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bero Khurtsidze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kurt Angel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Angel
vs
Khurtsidze

176 cm
23
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurt Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bero Khurtsidze!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel throws a lazy head kick

and Khurtsidze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khurtsidze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angel trying to control from the bottom.

Angel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Angel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khurtsidze pulls his head out easily.
Angel is trying to get back to full guard.

Angel looking for submissions off his back.

Angel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angel is looking to control Khurtsidze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Angel avoid being mounted?
Angel taking some punishment here, with Khurtsidze in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angel actively working from the bottom here.
Khurtsidze slows the pace down in half guard.
Angel is trying to escape back to his feet but Khurtsidze uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Khurtsidze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Angel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khurtsidze tries to stand but Angel is controlling his head.

Khurtsidze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khurtsidze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Angel is trying to work for a sweep but Khurtsidze has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel is in all sorts of trouble here.

Angel tries to improve his position but Khurtsidze has taken his back! Khurtsidze has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Angel tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Khurtsidze pushes Angel away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bero Khurtsidze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hi Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Buster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Buster
vs
Low

178 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Low is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Buster decides to stand back up. Buster steps back and let's Low get back to his feet.
Low misses with a low kick.

Buster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Low, pushing him back against the cage.
Low manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Low to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low jumps guard but Buster stands there with Low around his waist. Low gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Buster jumps guard and drags Low to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Low is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Low postures up.
Low wants to stand but Buster is controlling his posture from full guard.
Low postures up.
Buster throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Low is standing up over Buster. Buster looks to escape but Low dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Low's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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.
Buster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Buster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buster keeping full guard, as Low tries to pass.
Buster working a defensive guard here.
Buster 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.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Buster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster is trying to control the position but Low postures up.
Buster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Buster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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.
Buster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Low works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Low fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buster, pushing him back against the cage.
Low tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Low is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Buster is defending well.
Roy Buster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hi Low.
Low prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Buster wants the takedown. Low is fighting it off but Buster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Low's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Buster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Buster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Low.
Buster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buster misses with a takedown attempt - Low sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Buster with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster connects with a right hand. Low shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Low circles away.
Low doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Low misses with a takedown attempt - Buster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Buster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster closes the distance and clinches up with Low, looking for a takedown. Buster pushes Low against the cage but Low circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Low can do to turn this around?

Low darts in and clinches Buster up against the cage.
Low stops a takedown attempt from Buster.

Buster wants the takedown. Low is fighting it off but Buster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Low's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Low trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Low has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Buster has passed into side control.
Buster prevents Low from escaping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Low can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buster wants to control but Low is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low wants to control but Buster postures up.
Roy Buster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buster wants to control but Low is keeping him busy.
Low wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Buster crashes against the mat.
Low wants to get back to his feet.
Buster controlling the position from side mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Low is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Buster. Those never looked like landing.

Buster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Low is trying to defend but Buster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Low tries to kick Buster off but Buster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Low wants to improve his position but Buster is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Low is looking to control Buster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Low avoid being mounted?
Low wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buster not doing much here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Buster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Low as he avoids it easily.

Buster has closed the distance and engaged Low in a clinch.
Buster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Low pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buster jumps guard but Low stands there with Buster around his waist. Buster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low stalls.
Buster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Low after a bit of a struggle.

Low breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low misses with a low kick as Buster jumps back.
Buster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Low.

Buster closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Low's guard.
Buster looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster stays in close to Low's body and controls the position.

Low throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Low keeping full guard, as Buster tries to pass.

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.
Low not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buster tries to clinch there but Low circles away.
Low tries to clinch there but Buster circles away.
Buster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Low. Low circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
hi Low seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Buster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Low manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Low looking for a guillotine here but Buster defends easily.
Low takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buster passes Low's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster wants to take a breather but Low is having none of it.
Low trying to hold on to Buster's head to control him but Buster postures up.
Buster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buster prevents Low from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Buster connects with a nice short shot to Low's temple.

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.
Buster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Low does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Low punching from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buster fails to land the takedown.
hi Low has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Buster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Low is defended easily by Buster.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Buster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buster, 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 Roy Buster!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Roy Buster!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Roy Buster!

Roy Buster wins by unanimous decision!