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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylwester Zielinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Jordon
vs
Zielinski

174 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

176 cm
23
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sylwester Zielinski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zielinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zielinski.

Jordon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zielinski is trying to defend but Jordon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zielinski is pressing down on Jordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zielinski pulls Jordon in close to prevent any damage.
Zielinski trying to keep a closed guard but Jordon is proving a slippery customer.
Jordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zielinski trying to keep a closed guard but Jordon is proving a slippery customer.
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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jordon gets to his feet - Zielinski follows without any prompting.
Jordon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zielinski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jordon won't be happy with that.
Jordon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zielinski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zielinski wants to control but Jordon is keeping him busy.
Jordon sneaks back into half guard.
Jordon pushes Zielinski off looking to stand but Zielinski dives back in and keeps control.
Jordon is staying active underneath Zielinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zielinski pulls his head out easily.
Jordon wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jordon fails with the takedown

so Zielinski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jordon has his foot on Zielinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zielinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Jordon is breathing heavily.

Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zielinski defends well.
Zielinski looking to pass the guard.

Zielinski drops back looking for a leg! Jordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jordon manages to kick Zielinski off! Zielinski jumps back into Jordon's guard.
Zielinski looking to sit in guard and control but Jordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jordon wants to stand but Zielinski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zielinski has Jordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Jordon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zielinski's guard.

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.
Zielinski controls Jordon momentarily but Jordon frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Jordon drops back looking for a leg! Zielinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zielinski manages to kick Jordon off! Jordon jumps back into Zielinski's guard.
Zielinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zielinski, not yet.
Zielinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Zielinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylwester Zielinski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jordon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zielinski has escaped the position, nice work there.

Jordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jordon working away.

Jordon swings around for an armbar but Zielinski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jordon's guard.
Zielinski wants to control from the top but Jordon keeps moving.
Zielinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordon is keeping the position for now.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Zielinski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski passes Jordon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jordon trying to control here.
Jordon is refusing to be controlled, as Zielinski sits in half guard.
Zielinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jordon feints and as Zielinski raises his hands in defense, Jordon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Zielinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jordon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Jordon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zielinski sprawls well initially but Jordon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zielinski is looking to improve his position.
Zielinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jordon's back!
Jordon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zielinski's guard. Nice work there by Jordon.
Zielinski keeping moving, preventing Jordon from controlling successfully.
Zielinski is trying to control the position but Jordon postures up.
Jordon stays in close to Zielinski's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Zielinski is retaining full guard.
Zielinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zielinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Jordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jordon won't allow Zielinski to pass to mount.
Zielinski is keen to just control but Jordon is a slippery customer.

Jordon actively working from the bottom here.
Jordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zielinski wants to control but Jordon is keeping him busy.
Jordon won't allow Zielinski to pass to mount.
Jordon trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jordon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon passes into half guard.
Zielinski is refusing to be controlled, as Jordon sits in half guard.
Zielinski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zielinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Zielinski trying to control here.
Jordon tries to pass to full mount but Zielinski defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Jordon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Zielinski.

Jordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zielinski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dan Jordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jordon slips nicely into half guard.
Jordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Zielinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zielinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zielinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Zielinski keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski is trying to control the position but Jordon postures up.
Jordon trying to control but Zielinski is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Jordon or perhaps it was just good defense by Zielinski which made him look bad.
Jordon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zielinski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jordon won't be happy with that.
Jordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zielinski's best efforts.
Jordon wants to get back to full guard.
Zielinski wants to take a breather but Jordon is having none of it.
Zielinski wants to advance to full mount but Jordon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jordon 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.
Zielinski trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski looking to pass the guard.
Zielinski won't allow Jordon to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordon doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Zielinski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zielinski looking to sit in guard and control but Jordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zielinski keeping full guard, as Jordon tries to pass.
Zielinski trying to keep a closed guard but Jordon is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon trying to control but Zielinski is working from the bottom.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Zielinski is keeping the position.
Jordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Zielinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zielinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Zielinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jordon misses with a takedown attempt

and Zielinski counters with a single leg into guard. Jordon didn't expect that.

Jordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski postures up.
Zielinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zielinski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Zielinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zielinski has managed to get both his arms back between Jordon's legs - danger averted.
Jordon wants to stand up but Zielinski is controlling him.

Zielinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zielinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jordon is trying to keep Zielinski in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylwester Zielinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zielinski 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Sylwester Zielinski!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Sylwester Zielinski!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Sylwester Zielinski!

Sylwester Zielinski wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lesnar
vs
Zing

185 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Zing!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesnar wants to stand but Zing is controlling the position.

Lesnar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zing.
Zing defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Zing avoids it well.

Zing scores a takedown into full mount!
Lesnar really wants to buck Zing off and get back to his feet.
Zing putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lesnar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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.
A nice elbow there by Zing.
Zing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Zing has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lesnar's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zing dominating with strikes here.
Zing looking to finish Lesnar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lesnar!

Lesnar is rocked!
Zing postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lesnar bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Zing and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zing!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diederick Christiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mashburn
vs
Christiaan

166 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donald Mashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diederick Christiaan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mashburn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mashburn is taking a breather. Christiaan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Christiaan moves into full guard.
Christiaan controls Mashburn momentarily but Mashburn frees himself.
Mashburn trying to control but Christiaan is working from the bottom.
Christiaan being controlled here, momentarily.
Christiaan wants to sweep here but Mashburn controlling him for the moment.
Christiaan working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mashburn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Christiaan for as long as he can get away with.
Mashburn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Christiaan controls Mashburn momentarily but Mashburn frees himself.

Christiaan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mashburn defends well.
Christiaan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mashburn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mashburn trying to control but Christiaan is working from the bottom.

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.
Mashburn 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.
Mashburn trying to control but Christiaan is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Donald Mashburn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Christiaan misses with a takedown attempt

and Mashburn counters with a takedown into side control.
Mashburn just content to control the position.
Christiaan tries to buck Mashburn off but Mashburn is having none of it.
Mashburn controls the position.
Mashburn wants to control but Christiaan is keeping him busy.
Mashburn controlling the position from side mount.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn is looking to take a break and control but Christiaan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Donald Mashburn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Christiaan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Christiaan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mashburn struggling a bit here.
Mashburn is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiaan wants to control but Mashburn is keeping him busy.
Mashburn can't do much from the bottom here.
Christiaan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Christiaan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christiaan wants to stand but Mashburn has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Christiaan fails with the takedown

and Mashburn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Christiaan!
Mashburn controlling from the full mount.
Mashburn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mashburn moves to the back position.
Mashburn tries to keep control of the position but Christiaan is staying busy.
Mashburn is not going to allow Christiaan to sit and survive in this position.
Christiaan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mashburn.
Christiaan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiaan breaks Mashburn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mashburn trying to control the position.
Mashburn seems keen to control Christiaan's posture.
Christiaan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mashburn controls Christiaan momentarily but Christiaan frees himself.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Donald Mashburn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Mashburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mashburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Christiaan tries to roll over but Mashburn keeps him under control.
Mashburn is looking to take a break and control but Christiaan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mashburn in particular looking to stall.
Christiaan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Christiaan manages to get to full guard.
Mashburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Christiaan working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mashburn slips nicely into half guard.
Christiaan is staying active underneath Mashburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mashburn content to control rather than advance.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Donald Mashburn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Christiaan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mashburn is trying to defend but Christiaan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mashburn trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Mashburn dominated that second round.
That's time! Mashburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mashburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Christiaan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mashburn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Donald Mashburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mashburn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christiaan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mashburn content to control rather than advance.
Mashburn passes to full mount!
Mashburn seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Christiaan is holding on tight.
Mashburn trying to control but Christiaan is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christiaan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiaan 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Christiaan is looking to improve his position.
Mashburn controlling the action here.
Christiaan wants to get back to full guard.
Mashburn trying to control the action but Christiaan is working from the bottom.
Christiaan trying to control from the bottom.
Christiaan wants to get back to full guard.

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.
Mashburn is thwarting Christiaan's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mashburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Christiaan.
Christiaan fails with the takedown

and Mashburn counters with a single leg into guard. Christiaan didn't expect that.
Mashburn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mashburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiaan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mashburn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Christiaan trying to keep a closed guard but Mashburn is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiaan keeping full guard, as Mashburn tries to pass.
Mashburn content to stall in guard here.
Christiaan wants to stand but Mashburn is controlling the position.
Christiaan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christiaan keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully.
Mashburn is stalling in the full guard.
Christiaan wants to sweep but no luck.
Mashburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mashburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mashburn slips nicely into half guard.
Diederick Christiaan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiaan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Mashburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mashburn, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Donald Mashburn!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Donald Mashburn!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Donald Mashburn!

Donald Mashburn wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lombard
vs
Jones

176 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lombard wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lombard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Lombard's hands, connecting with Lombard's forehead.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lombard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Lombard is blocking nicely.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with the ground and pound but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lombard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.
Lombard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lombard has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lombard has his takedown stuffed

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lombard's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Lombard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Lombard!
Lombard is breathing heavily.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Lombard is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lombard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones tries to move to mount but Lombard blocks the move with his legs.
Lombard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones working the strikes but Lombard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is thwarting Lombard's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lombard to regain full guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Lombard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Lombard!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lombard won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lombard doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lombard's guard.
Lombard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Lombard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones works over Lombard with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lombard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Lombard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.

Lombard is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Lombard wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lombard is working for an americana but Jones has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lombard was thinking about the submission.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lombard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lombard with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Lombard's guard and throws a big left but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard controlling Jones's posture.
Lombard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lombard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones postures up in Lombard's guard and throws a big left but Lombard blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lombard misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Lombard didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones postures up in Lombard's guard and throws a big left but Lombard blocks it.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lombard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lombard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lombard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lombard but great work by Jones.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones throws an elbow but Lombard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lombard parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lombard to escape.
Lombard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throwing strikes but Lombard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
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.

Lombard is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.

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

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard 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.
Lombard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Lombard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Lombard trying to control the position.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lombard misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Lombard fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lombard controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Lombard's brow.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Lombard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hector Lombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Jon Jones!

Jon Jones wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pep Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes into the arena with Superstar-Lupe Fiasco blaring out of the sound system. Diaz has chosen Downstait - I Came to Play as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Pep Hernandez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pep Hernandez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hernandez
vs
Diaz

187 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 5 - 1

170 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pep Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Rick Diaz has been cut.

Hernandez lands a left and a right that send Diaz crashing to the mat, dazed. Hernandez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Diaz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Hernandez against the ropes but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hernandez drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hernandez is looking for the KO!
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz looks gassed!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hernandez! Diaz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pep Hernandez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kirkorvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislaw Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkorvich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian Anthem. This should be fireworks!

Kirkorvich
vs
Dabrowski

178 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vlad Kirkorvich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanislaw Dabrowski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dabrowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dabrowski is thwarting Kirkorvich's attempts to control the position.
Kirkorvich gets back to full guard.
Dabrowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kirkorvich keeping moving, preventing Dabrowski from controlling successfully.

Dabrowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kirkorvich is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kirkorvich has escaped and now he's on top!

Dabrowski is looking for a triangle but Kirkorvich pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Kirkorvich looking to sit in guard and control but Dabrowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkorvich wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirkorvich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kirkorvich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dabrowski defends well.
Kirkorvich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirkorvich being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirkorvich seems keen to control Dabrowski's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirkorvich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dabrowski wants to pass the guard but Kirkorvich is keeping the position.
Dabrowski passes into half guard.
Kirkorvich tries to roll over but Dabrowski keeps him under control.
Kirkorvich trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dabrowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Dabrowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kirkorvich is pressing down on Dabrowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dabrowski prevents Kirkorvich from getting back to his feet.
Kirkorvich controls Dabrowski momentarily but Dabrowski frees himself.

Kirkorvich has his foot on Dabrowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabrowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kirkorvich is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dabrowski drops back looking for a leg! Kirkorvich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kirkorvich manages to kick Dabrowski off! Dabrowski jumps back into Kirkorvich's guard.
Dabrowski postures up.
Dabrowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kirkorvich tries for a takedown but Dabrowski circles away easily

and Dabrowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dabrowski postures up.
Dabrowski wants to control from the top but Kirkorvich keeps moving.
Kirkorvich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dabrowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kirkorvich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kirkorvich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dabrowski prevents Kirkorvich from getting back to his feet.
Dabrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkorvich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirkorvich has Dabrowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Kirkorvich controls Dabrowski momentarily but Dabrowski frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski advances position into side control!
Dabrowski is breathing heavily.
Kirkorvich can't do much from the bottom here.

Dabrowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirkorvich is defending well.

Dabrowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirkorvich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dabrowski off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Dabrowski fending off the submission attempt from Kirkorvich.

Kirkorvich patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Kirkorvich is looking for the choke from the back position but Dabrowski is controlling his hands well.
Kirkorvich is not going to allow Dabrowski to sit and survive in this position.
Stanislaw Dabrowski has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dabrowski 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 Kirkorvich gets his way!

Dabrowski fending off the submission attempt from Kirkorvich.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dabrowski fending off the submission attempt from Kirkorvich.
Kirkorvich doesn't have the hooks in and Dabrowski manages to turn into his guard.
Dabrowski postures up.
Dabrowski wants to control from the top but Kirkorvich keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kirkorvich is trying to keep Dabrowski in close.

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

so Kirkorvich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kirkorvich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kirkorvich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kirkorvich trying to control but Dabrowski is working from the bottom.
Kirkorvich slips nicely into half guard.
Dabrowski is looking for a sweep. Kirkorvich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirkorvich trying to control from half guard but Dabrowski is working away.
Dabrowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirkorvich is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Kirkorvich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kirkorvich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Dabrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kirkorvich seems to be looking for submissions.
Dabrowski trying to control here.
Kirkorvich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dabrowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kirkorvich has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Kirkorvich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dabrowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dabrowski shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkorvich looking to control but Dabrowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kirkorvich wants to take Dabrowski's back here but Dabrowski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dabrowski is working to get back to half guard.

Kirkorvich looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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

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.
Dabrowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dabrowski tries to hold on but Kirkorvich postures up.

Kirkorvich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dabrowski is surviving well by controlling Kirkorvich's body position as best he can.
Kirkorvich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dabrowski is looking to escape.
Dabrowski tries to hold on but Kirkorvich postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dabrowski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kirkorvich.

Kirkorvich is working for a guillotine from mount but Dabrowski frees his head quite easily.
Dabrowski tries to reverse the position but Kirkorvich maintains control.
Kirkorvich tries to control but Dabrowski wriggling away.

Kirkorvich looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dabrowski gets back to half guard.

Kirkorvich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dabrowski gets full guard.
Dabrowski keeping moving, preventing Kirkorvich from controlling successfully.
Kirkorvich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kirkorvich trying to control the action but Dabrowski is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kirkorvich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dabrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Kirkorvich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirkorvich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Vlad Kirkorvich!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Vlad Kirkorvich!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Vlad Kirkorvich!

Vlad Kirkorvich wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joachim Hansen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hansen
vs
Hughes

180 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joachim Hansen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joachim Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hughes.
A head kick misses from Hansen .
Hansen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Hughes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hansen defending well though.
Hansen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hansen manages to get to full guard.
Hughes thows a big elbow that misses.

Hansen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Schaeffer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kris Savage's chin.

Savage
vs
Schaeffer

185 cm
23
175 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Schaeffer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaeffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Schaeffer persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Schaeffer shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schaeffer looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
Kris Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Schaeffer.

Savage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schaeffer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Savage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Savage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schaeffer has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schaeffer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaeffer is looking to regain half guard here but Savage keeps moving and retains side control.

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.

Savage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schaeffer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Schaeffer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage is trying to get an arm triangle but Schaeffer is defending well.

Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schaeffer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schaeffer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Savage's guard! Nice work there by Schaeffer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schaeffer wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage is trying to keep Schaeffer in close.
Schaeffer trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Schaeffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schaeffer tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily

and Savage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savage.

Savage has gone for a leg lock! Schaeffer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage's guard.
Savage keeping full guard, as Schaeffer tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Savage is looking for a triangle but Schaeffer pushes his legs off easily.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Schaeffer from controlling successfully.
Schaeffer passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Savage's shoulder. That is not cool.
Savage is trying to control Schaeffer's posture but Schaeffer avoids it.
Schaeffer is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schaeffer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Schaeffer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schaeffer is breathing heavily.
Savage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schaeffer off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Savage is persistently looking for the submission but Schaeffer is defending it well.

Savage looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Schaeffer is controlling Savage 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Savage has his foot on Schaeffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schaeffer works his way back into a safe position though.

Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schaeffer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaeffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Schaeffer from controlling successfully.
Schaeffer is stalling in the full guard.
Schaeffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Savage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schaeffer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Savage dominated that second round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Schaeffer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schaeffer's guard.

Savage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schaeffer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Savage, into his guard.

Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schaeffer looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Savage stands and steps away. Schaeffer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer has his takedown stuffed

and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schaeffer's guard.
Savage trying to control but Schaeffer is working from the bottom.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaeffer is retaining full guard.

Savage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schaeffer dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.

Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schaeffer passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savage is trying is best to control the position here.
Schaeffer wants to take a breather but Savage is having none of it.

Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Schaeffer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaeffer controlling the action here.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schaeffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaeffer trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

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

Savage looking for a guillotine here but Schaeffer defends easily.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Kris Savage!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Kris Savage!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Kris Savage!

Kris Savage wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renzo Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Evans

180 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans clinches with his opponent.
Gracie has Evans pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Evans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gracie to regain full guard.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.

Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Evans keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie postures up.

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

Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Evans cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Evans scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Evans.
Evans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Evans misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Evans punching from mount but Gracie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Evans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Renzo Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans landing strikes from the mount.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Evans working the ground and pound effectively.
Evans lands a big elbow.
Evans is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Evans connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Evans thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evans throwing strikes but Gracie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Evans is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Evans sneaks back into half guard.

Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Evans trying to control but Gracie postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.

Evans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Evans working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Evans scores a takedown into full mount!
Evans lands a big elbow.
Gracie taking shots to the head.
Evans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Evans looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands with some strikes.
Evans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Evans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
Evans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans with good strikes from the mount here!
Evans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Evans.
Evans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Evans avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Evans dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renzo Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Evans is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.

Evans throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Evans is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renzo Gracie!