SFC9 - Dubois vs Bowman PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean McAodh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean McAodh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McAodh
vs
Sea

155 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean McAodh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Sea!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sea slaps away a takedown attempt from McAodh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sea unleashes a big counter combination but McAodh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Sea misses.
McAodh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sea sprawls well. Sea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McAodh gets slowly back to his feet.
Sea with the counter takedown but McAodh avoids it easily.
McAodh wants to clinch up but Sea keeps it at a distance.
McAodh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sea.

McAodh rushes Sea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McAodh slips under a jab from Sea.
Sea has a takedown stuffed.
McAodh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sea manages to circle out of the way.
McAodh wants to clinch up but Sea keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sea clinches.
McAodh is trying to force a seperation but Sea has the dominant position.

Sea pulls guard.
McAodh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McAodh manages to get himself to full guard.

Sea is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Sea has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Sea stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McAodh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sea to the mat! Sea manages to get full guard.
Sea pulls McAodh in to control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sea has eaten all the pies!
McAodh preventing the sweep.
McAodh looking to sit in guard and control but Sea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

McAodh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McAodh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAodh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sea works over McAodh with some ground and pound from guard.
Sea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sea working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but McAodh is retaining full guard.
McAodh wants to stand and escape but Sea is having none of it.

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.
Sea landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McAodh is trying to control the position but Sea postures up.
Sea lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sea is looking to work some ground and pound but McAodh has wrist control.
Sea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sea keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Sea. No joy for McAodh on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McAodh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sea misses with a takedown attempt - McAodh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McAodh but McAodh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McAodh doesn't manage to clinch there - Sea circles away.

Sea takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to McAodh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sea tries to pull guard but McAodh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sea obliges.

Sea pulls guard successfully.
Sea seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jack Sea has got the better of the ground game so far.
McAodh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea punching from the bottom.
Sea wants to stand up but McAodh is controlling him.
Sea controlling the position.
McAodh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McAodh looking to pass the guard.
Sea looking for a sweep. Not yet Sea, not yet.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sea is on top in guard.

Sea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sea makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAodh is wriggling around but Sea manages to pass to half guard.
Sea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McAodh trying to control but Sea postures up.

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

Sea closes the distance and pushes McAodh back into the cage.

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.
McAodh just leaning against Sea, taking a breather.
McAodh working aggressively here.

Sea breaks the clinch.
McAodh fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAodh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McAodh sprawls well initially but Sea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sea darts in and clinches McAodh up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McAodh.
McAodh working hard to break the clinch.
Sea jumps guard but McAodh stands there with Sea around his waist. Sea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAodh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Sea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sea passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Sea wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McAodh, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sea decides to stand back up.
Sea keeps the fight on the outside.

Sea closes the distance and clinches.
McAodh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McAodh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McAodh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McAodh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sea gets control of McAodh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sea will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sea postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McAodh to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McAodh slaps away a takedown attempt from Sea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McAodh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sea sprawls and moves away.
McAodh wants to clinch.
McAodh tries to clinch but Sea moves out of range.
Jack Sea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McAodh.
Sea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McAodh is fending him off so far but Sea persists. Nope, McAodh circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Sea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McAodh forces Sea back against the cage and clinches.
Sea has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McAodh after a bit of a struggle.
Sea tries to pull guard but McAodh won't allow it.

Sea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sea instigates a clinch.

Sea pulls guard effortlessly.
McAodh wants to control from the top but Sea keeps moving.
McAodh stopping the sweep attempt from Sea.
Sean McAodh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McAodh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sea!

Sea just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack Sea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sea 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sea!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devon Van Reek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigi Casuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Reek
vs
Casuba

186 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

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, Devon Van Reek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigi Casuba!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Reek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Reek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Casuba looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Van Reek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casuba keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Casuba sneaks out the side door and pushes Van Reek away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Van Reek throws a head kick but Casuba moves out of range.
Casuba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Casuba stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Casuba or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Reek, which made it look bad.

Van Reek has Casuba up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Reek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Casuba has Van Reek pressed against the cage, preventing Van Reek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Casuba controlling the action here for a moment.

Van Reek breaks the clinch.

Van Reek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casuba, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Reek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casuba backwards.
Van Reek stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Reek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Van Reek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Casuba was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Reek finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Casuba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Casuba pressing his opponent against the cage.

Van Reek wants the takedown. Casuba is fighting it off but Van Reek persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Casuba's guard against the cage.

Casuba manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Reek fails to land the takedown.
Casuba has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van Reek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Reek looks to land a combination but Casuba avoids it well.
Casuba shoots in but Van Reek avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Van Reek moves into the clinch.
Casuba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Reek is defending well.
Devon Van Reek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigi Casuba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casuba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Reek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Casuba pulls guard effortlessly.
Van Reek wants to stand but Casuba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Van Reek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van Reek is in close to Casuba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Casuba wants to get back to his feet but Van Reek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Casuba being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gigi Casuba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Casuba closes the distance and clinches.
Van Reek avoiding damage as Casuba throws knees to the body.
Casuba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Reek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Casuba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Reek to keep the fight standing.
Van Reek is pushing Casuba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Reek is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Reek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Reek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Reek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Van Reek wants to sweep here but Casuba controlling him for the moment.

Van Reek has an active guard here but Casuba has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Reek wants to improve his position but Casuba is controlling well.
Casuba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Reek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Reek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Casuba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Casuba's back!

Van Reek has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Casuba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Casuba is keeping busy.
Van Reek is really struggling to control Casuba but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casuba is in bad spot here.
Van Reek just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Van Reek's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Van Reek sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Casuba taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Van Reek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa's entrance music is Rocky Balboa. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Balboa
vs
Dupuis

160 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Balboa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dupuis to the mat! Dupuis manages to get full guard.

Balboa lying in Dupuis's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dupuis decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Balboa taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Dupuis!
Marc Dupuis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggus Dickus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by O Sarracino . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gacy
vs
Dickus

172 cm
20
230 lbs
7 - 8 - 2

193 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Gacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Biggus Dickus!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gacy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dickus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gacy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dickus pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Gacy is trying to trip Dickus. He has hold of a leg but Dickus is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gacy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Dickus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gacy defends it easily.
Gacy stopping the sweep attempt from Dickus.
Gacy trying to control but Dickus is working from the bottom.
Gacy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gacy stopping the sweep attempt from Dickus.
Dickus wants to stand and escape but Gacy is having none of it.
Gacy works over Dickus with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickus working a defensive guard here.
Gacy is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickus has wrist control.
Gacy with a flurry of punches that miss.

Dickus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gacy wants to control from the top but Dickus keeps moving.
Dickus trying to keep a closed guard but Gacy is proving a slippery customer.
Gacy is in close to Dickus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dickus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickus keeping moving, preventing Gacy from controlling successfully.
Gacy looking to pass the guard.
Dickus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gacy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gacy wants to control from the top but Dickus keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickus misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Dickus misses.
Gacy tries for a takedown but Dickus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gacy shoots in but Dickus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickus swings for the body but Gacy moves out of range.
Gacy feinted with a counter takedown.
Dickus looks to land a combination but Gacy avoids it well.
Dickus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gacy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dickus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dickus misses with an uppercut. Gacy saw that one coming.
Gacy dives in for a single leg takedown but Dickus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A cross from Dickus lands.
Dickus tries to clinch up.
Gacy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dickus sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dickus's corner calls for a 1-2. Dickus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickus. Gacy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dickus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gacy attempts a counter takedown but Dickus avoids it well and moves away.
Gacy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Dickus tries to counter it with a takedown but Gacy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dickus moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggus Dickus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gacy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Gacy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dickus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gacy throws a big elbow that misses.
Gacy trying to control but Dickus is working from the bottom.

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

Dickus wants to control from the top but Gacy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gacy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dickus's guard.

Dickus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gacy is aware though and is defending well.
Gacy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gacy is in close to Dickus's body, working some short punches and elbows.

It looks like Biggus Dickus has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dickus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gacy defends well.
Gacy cracks Dickus with a solid left hand.
Gacy sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gacy landing some decent shots from guard.
Gacy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gacy forces his way into half guard.
Dickus wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Dickus is rocked!

Gacy is looking for a kimura here.
Dickus is trying to get back to full guard.

Gacy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dickus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gacy looks to land a strike but Dickus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

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.
Dickus has Gacy pulled in close to control his posture.
Gacy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gacy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gacy lands a couple of digs.

That has opened up Biggus Dickus's cut even more.
Gacy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dickus is still in real trouble! Can Gacy finish him?
Gacy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gacy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gacy postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Dickus's head off the mat! Dickus is out! He's out! Gacy jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Gacy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timur Frunze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvar Czarzsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frunze
vs
Czarzsa

170 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Frunze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvar Czarzsa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frunze throws a big shot that misses.
And Czarzsa tries to counter it with a takedown but Frunze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good leg kick by Frunze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Czarzsa's leg. Czarzsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frunze.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frunze misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Czarzsa moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Czarzsa misses the target.
Frunze misses with a hook

and Czarzsa counters with a single leg into guard. Frunze didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarzsa trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Frunze pulls Czarzsa in close to prevent any damage.
Frunze keeping moving, preventing Czarzsa from controlling successfully.
Frunze pulls Czarzsa in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Czarzsa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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.
Czarzsa preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frunze misses with a straight right.
Czarzsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze misses with the body kick

and Czarzsa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Czarzsa.
Czarzsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frunze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Czarzsa wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
Czarzsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frunze wants to sweep here but Czarzsa controlling him for the moment.
Czarzsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frunze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frunze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Czarzsa.
Czarzsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Frunze is retaining full guard.
Czarzsa won't allow Frunze to get back to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frunze scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Czarzsa's leg. Czarzsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Frunze does no damage.
We've been informed that Czarzsa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frunze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Czarzsa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Czarzsa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frunze is looking to land body kicks.
Czarzsa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Frunze catches Czarzsa right on the button with a cross.
Frunze misses with a kick to the body

and Czarzsa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frunze won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Czarzsa misses with a low kick.
Frunze throws a quick counter kick to the body but Czarzsa avoids it.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Czarzsa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Frunze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Czarzsa can do to turn this around?
Frunze explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A combination from Czarzsa does no damage.
Frunze scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frunze.
Both fighters circling a little - Frunze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frunze.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frunze.
Frunze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frunze.
Frunze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Frunze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Frunze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarzsa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Czarzsa misses with a body shot.
Frunze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Frunze.
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!
Frunze pounces like a tiger and cracks Czarzsa with a vicious hook! Czarzsa is down but not out! Frunze follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Timur Frunze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zero Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaddie Defensor Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaddie Defensor Iii told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Chance
vs
Defensor Iii

170 cm
19
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
27
153 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zero Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaddie Defensor Iii!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defensor Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Defensor Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Chance - just one landing.
Defensor Iii tries to bum rush Chance with a series of wild strikes but Chance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Chance shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Defensor Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chance lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Defensor Iii's face as Chance controls the position.

Chance stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chance moves into the clinch successfully.

Chance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Defensor Iii does no damage.
No joy there for Chance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chance tries to bum rush Defensor Iii with a series of wild strikes but Defensor Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Defensor Iii throws a head kick that misses
letting Chance counter with a right hand.
Chance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Chance takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance blocks an elbow strike from Defensor Iii.
Chance blocks the elbow strike.

Chance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defensor Iii looks to land a combination but Chance avoids it well.
Chance is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chance lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defensor Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot lands for Chance.
Chance with a hook.

Defensor Iii is rocked!
Defensor Iii tries to clinch
and Chance counters with a huge left! Defensor Iii is in big trouble! He's backing up but Chance isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Defensor Iii from any more damage. A dominating finish by Chance!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zero Chance!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

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

Bradley
vs
Carthew

178 cm
26
173 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Bradley
letting Carthew counter with a right hand.
Carthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
Bradley misses with a hook.
Carthew with the counter takedown but Bradley avoids it easily.
Bradley with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Bradley closes the distance and pushes Carthew back into the cage.
Carthew tries to break the clinch but Bradley is controlling the position.
Bradley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carthew fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carthew misses with a body shot.
Carthew misses with a wild combination.
Bradley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bradley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Carthew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carthew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bradley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bradley closes the distance and clinches.
Carthew blocks an elbow strike from Bradley.
Carthew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bradley prevents Carthew from breaking the clinch.
Bradley struggles to land a body shot inside as Carthew controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Bradley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carthew.
Carthew throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Bradley misses with a lunging right hand

and Carthew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carthew throws an elbow that misses. Bradley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carthew's guard. Nice move by Bradley!

Bradley throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carthew pulls Bradley in to control the position.
Carthew is wriggling around but Bradley manages to pass to half guard.
Bradley is keen to just control but Carthew is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carthew has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bradley is on him like a limpet, forcing Carthew back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carthew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradley with a knee to the head.
Carthew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bradley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carthew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradley circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carthew misses with a hook. Bradley ducked under it nicely.

Carthew shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bradley is trying to defend but Carthew finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carthew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carthew lands a nice short elbow.
Carthew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Carthew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carthew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradley defending well though.
Bradley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bradley is trying to maintain the position but Carthew is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carthew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradley defending well though.
Carthew slips a nice elbow through Bradley's hands, connecting with Bradley's forehead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Carthew.
Carthew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bradley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bradley taking some punishment here, with Carthew in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carthew.
Nice strikes from Carthew there.
Carthew controlling the action here.
Carthew is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Carthew is looking for a kimura but Bradley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carthew to get the leverage.
Carthew passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Bradley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carthew tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carthew scores with a three punch combo!
Carthew dives in for a single leg takedown but Bradley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bradley lands a body shot.
Bradley throws a head kick but Carthew moves out of range.
Carthew slips a jab from Bradley.

Carthew gets the takedown into side control.

Carthew stands up.
Carthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley moves out of range of the strikes.
Carthew lands a nice shot to the body.
Carthew fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradley throws a lazy uppercut
letting Carthew counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carthew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradley throws out the jab.
Carthew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradley sprawls well. Bradley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carthew gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joe Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Carthew.
Bradley scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Bradley.
Carthew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carthew blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Carthew blocks a head kick by Bradley.
A little jabbing left from Carthew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses.
Bradley lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Carthew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Carthew. Those never looked like landing.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carthew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carthew cracks Bradley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carthew lands a jab-cross combination.
Bradley throws a head kick but Carthew moves out of range.
Carthew misses with a series of wild punches.
Carthew dodges the punch combination from Bradley.
Carthew tests Bradley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carthew connects with a single shot there.
Carthew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Carthew.

Bradley is rocked!

Carthew gets a clinch.
Oh Bradley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carthew blocks an elbow strike from Bradley.
Carthew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carthew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bradley has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carthew has clasped his hands together around Bradley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bradley seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradley is looking for a sweep.
Carthew landing a few strikes.
Carthew in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bradley is not content to let Carthew control the position.
Bradley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Carthew working the ground and pound from side control.
Bradley tries to bench press Carthew off him but Carthew keeps the position.

Carthew in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bradley is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Carthew!
Bobby Carthew thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hong
vs
Kusilutka

188 cm
37
196 lbs
32 - 15 - 0

189 cm
34
198 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing

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 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kusilutka!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kusilutka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kusilutka looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Kusilutka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Kusilutka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Kusilutka misses.
Hong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kusilutka cracks Hong with an open hand slap.

It looks like Tonton Hong has been cut.
Kusilutka misses with an uppercut.
Kusilutka connects with a jab.

Hong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Hong lands a left hand.
Hong tries a body shot but Kusilutka blocks it.

Kusilutka breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Kusilutka.
Kusilutka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kusilutka tries to keep at a distance but Hong has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kusilutka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hong's brow.
Hong misses with some punches.
Hong lands a left hand.

It looks like Igor Kusilutka has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Hong avoids the elbow strike from Kusilutka, against the cage.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kusilutka holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Kusilutka breaks the clinch.
Hong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kusilutka throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Hong misses with a looping right.

Hong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kusilutka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hong blocks an elbow strike from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka is trying to push Hong away but Hong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hong scores with a hook to the body.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kusilutka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kusilutka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Hong lands a left hand.
Kusilutka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kusilutka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kusilutka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kusilutka throws an elbow that misses.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong blocks an elbow strike.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Kusilutka controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
Hong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That has opened up Igor Kusilutka's cut even more.
Hong lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kusilutka throws an elbow but misses.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kusilutka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kusilutka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kusilutka throws an elbow but it misses.
Kusilutka controlling the action here for a moment.
Kusilutka pushes off an throws an elbow but Hong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kusilutka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Kusilutka.
Kusilutka blocks an uppercut.

Kusilutka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kusilutka shoots and misses
and Hong counters with a big head kick but Kusilutka shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hong moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hong blocks an elbow strike from Kusilutka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kusilutka backwards.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Kusilutka's head.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Kusilutka throws an elbow but it misses.
Hong pushes Kusilutka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kusilutka has Hong pressed against the cage.
Kusilutka can't break the clinch.
Hong lands a nice uppercut.
Kusilutka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kusilutka tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonton Hong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kusilutka tries to keep at a distance but Hong has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Hong on the inside.

Kusilutka is rocked!
Kusilutka is trying to break free.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusilutka can do to turn this around?
Hong lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kusilutka to his knees! Hong keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonton Hong!
During a confident post fight interview, Tonton Hong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

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

Risley
vs
Diaz

179 cm
35
177 lbs
23 - 11 - 1

183 cm
30
181 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Risley staying out of range there.
Risley ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A little feinted left hand from Risley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Risley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Risley is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Risley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.

Risley moves into the clinch successfully.
Risley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Risley lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Risley.
Risley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Risley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Risley leaning against his opponent.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Risley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Risley.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Risley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Risley's ribcage. Risley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Risley lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Risley.

It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Risley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz tries to work over Risley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Risley pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Risley lands a shoulder strike.
Risley lands with a light punch inside.

Diaz is rocked!
Risley lands a big right hand that drops Diaz! The killer instinct kicks in and Risley finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Risley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Risley!
Joe Risley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tom Bowman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dubois
vs
Bowman

185 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

178 cm
31
177 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Dubois!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tom Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubois lands with an uppercut that bounces Bowman off the cage and back into range.
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubois.
Bowman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dubois fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dubois stuffs the takedown.
Dubois tries to counter by clinching up but Bowman breaks away and moves out of range.
Dubois connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dubois. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dubois.

It looks like Tom Bowman has been cut.
Dubois leaves Bowman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bowman tries to bum rush Dubois with a series of wild strikes but Dubois uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dubois tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bowman counters with a body kick that stops Dubois in his tracks momentarily.

Bowman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dubois kicks off Bowman and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubois just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubois's corner calls for a 1-2. Dubois obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dubois as Bowman shoots in.
Pierre Dubois has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Bowman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bowman advances to half guard.
Bowman is looking to take a break and control but Dubois is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bowman seems to be working for a kimura but Dubois defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubois wants to improve his position but Bowman is controlling well.

Bowman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dubois has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dubois is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Private Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bowman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowman wants to work for an arm triangle but Dubois is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowman moves nicely into side control.

Bowman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubois has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bowman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dubois knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman in side control lands a decent elbow.

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

Bowman has an Americana. Dubois didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bowman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bowman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tom Bowman!
Tom Bowman is the new welterweight champion!
Tom Bowman thanked the fans post fight for their support.