DSOF 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando EoS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Punchsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Orlando EoS's chin.

Punchsky
vs
EoS

195 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Punchsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orlando EoS!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
EoS shoots in for a takedown but Punchsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
EoS takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Punchsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
EoS looks to land a combination but Punchsky avoids it well.
Punchsky scores with a jab.
Punchsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Punchsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but EoS sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punchsky somewhat.
EoS looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

EoS gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
EoS missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
EoS throwing shots but Punchsky is blocking nicely.
EoS misses with a head shot. Punchsky uses the momentum to regain guard.
EoS throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells EoS's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
EoS throws an elbow that misses. Punchsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in EoS's guard. Nice move by Punchsky!

EoS looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punchsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
EoS looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
EoS pulls Punchsky in close to prevent any damage.
EoS wants to sweep here but Punchsky controlling him for the moment.
Punchsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
EoS wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
EoS is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Punchsky dives into side control.
Punchsky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
EoS tries to improve position but can't.
Punchsky trying to control the action but EoS is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
EoS is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Punchsky is controlling him well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.

Punchsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
EoS blocks an elbow strike.
Punchsky taking a breather.
Punchsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punchsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
EoS prevents Punchsky from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Punchsky misses with a right hand

and EoS counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
EoS thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Punchsky pushes EoS off and gets back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Punchsky.

EoS shoots in and bounces Punchsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as EoS holds on and takes a little breather.
Vladimir Punchsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
EoS is looking to stand back up but Punchsky counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by EoS.
EoS is positioning himself well to prevent Punchsky advancing to mount.

Punchsky decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Punchsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky swings widly with a right hand

and EoS counters with a takedown into side control.
Punchsky gets back to half guard.
Punchsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from EoS.
EoS throws a strike but Punchsky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
EoS throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punchsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punchsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that EoS can do to turn this around?
EoS throws a strike but Punchsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

EoS is adopting a defensive guard.

EoS manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky trying to stall but EoS improves his position.
Punchsky looking to stall.

Punchsky gets control of EoS's arms and successfully pulls guard. Punchsky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
EoS trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
EoS in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
EoS trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
EoS throwing strikes but missing.

EoS stands up and waves to Punchsky to follow him.
Punchsky misses with a right hand

and EoS counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
EoS throws a strike but Punchsky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
EoS with a flurry of punches that miss.
EoS landing with the ground and pound.
EoS trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Punchsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
EoS throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punchsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from EoS.
EoS missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
EoS wants to control from the top but Punchsky keeps moving.
EoS in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Punchsky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

EoS looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Punchsky looking to control.
EoS throws an elbow that misses. Punchsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in EoS's guard. Nice move by Punchsky!

Punchsky wants to control from the top but EoS keeps moving.
EoS trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky trying to control the position from guard on top but EoS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky won't allow EoS to get back to his feet.
EoS seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
EoS has a closed guard, preventing Punchsky from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Punchsky connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if EoS can do anything to dispel that myth.
EoS keeping moving, preventing Punchsky from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but EoS moved out of range.
EoS drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Punchsky defends it well.
Punchsky dives in and grabs EoS's left leg, looking for a takedown. EoS pushes down on Punchsky's head and hops out.
EoS with the counter takedown but Punchsky avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
EoS fails with a takedown attempt.
EoS uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punchsky.
Donk. Punchsky catches EoS right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
EoS fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punchsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from EoS.
Vladimir Punchsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vladimir Punchsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando EoS.
Nice uppercut there from Punchsky.
EoS shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punchsky pinned against the cage. Punchsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Punchsky moves to clinch but EoS breaks away

and EoS counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Punchsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from EoS.
EoS postures up in Punchsky's guard and throws a big left but Punchsky blocks it.
EoS throwing strikes from guard but Punchsky blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
EoS is looking to work some ground and pound but Punchsky has wrist control.
EoS in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
EoS trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
EoS throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punchsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
EoS is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
EoS with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punchsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
EoS dives in and grabs Punchsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Punchsky pushes down on EoS's head and hops out.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Punchsky enables EoS to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Punchsky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Orlando EoS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
EoS is looking to work some ground and pound but Punchsky has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Punchsky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punchsky, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Punchsky!
A very excited looking Vladimir Punchsky made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Colby Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Human. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thompson
vs
Thompson

195 cm
25
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Thompson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.

Thompson is trying to trip Thompson . He has hold of a leg but Thompson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thompson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thompson throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Thompson kicks Thompson off and gets to his feet.

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

Thompson is rocked!

It looks like Jerry Thompson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is trying to stand.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thompson prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Thompson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thompson .
Thompson prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Thompson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thompson can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Thompson is looking to control Thompson but Thompson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Thompson can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Thompson breaks Thompson 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson .
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Thompson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Thompson 's hands, connecting with Thompson 's forehead.

Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson 's head.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thompson to regain full guard.
Thompson throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Colby Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerry Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.

Thompson gets control of Thompson 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thompson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Thompson working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thompson is proving hard to escape from.
Jerry Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thompson is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Thompson catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.

Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Colby Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Thompson.
A short uppercut from Thompson .
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson .
Thompson gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson lands an uppercut.

Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thompson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Thompson. Thompson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Thompson !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Horry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Ramon Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Ramon Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Horry
vs
Ramon Sanchez

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

162 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Horry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Ramon Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horry throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.

Horry clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez has Horry pressed against the cage, preventing Horry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is working Horry over against the cage.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Horry controls the action.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanchez walks away with a smile on his face. Horry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Horrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horry has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Horry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horry walks into a jab.

Horry is rocked!
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Horry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.

Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Horry. Horry maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Horry blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Horry controls his hands.
Horry working hard to break the clinch.
Horry seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horry's elbow.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Horry tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanchez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Horry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanchez to keep the fight standing.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Horry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Horry is breathing heavily.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horry backwards.
Sanchez controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Horry avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Horry with a nice body shot.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanchez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Ramon Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sanchez cracks Horry with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Horry looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.

Horry pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Horry tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Horry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Horry's gas tank.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Horry or not.
Pablo Ramon Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Horry! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sanchez is unloading with more strikes now! Horry drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Ramon Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marco Etcheverry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lodzov Hugs (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.

Etcheverry
vs
Hugs

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Etcheverry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Etcheverry throws a leg kick

and Hugs counters with a single leg into guard. Etcheverry didn't expect that.
Etcheverry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hugs landing with the ground and pound.
Etcheverry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Etcheverry trying to keep a closed guard but Hugs is proving a slippery customer.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Etcheverry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etcheverry is trying to hold Hugs in close to prevent damage but Hugs has managed to pass into half guard.
Etcheverry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Etcheverry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etcheverry keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Hugs passes into half guard.
Etcheverry trying to control but Hugs postures up.
Hugs tries to pass to full mount but Etcheverry defends it.
Etcheverry moves into full guard.

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.
Hugs connects with a couple of short punches.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Etcheverry holds on and takes a little breather.
Etcheverry has momentary wrist control but Hugs slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Etcheverry trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Etcheverry is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Etcheverry is trying to control the position but Hugs postures up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Etcheverry misses its intended target.
Hugs looks to score with a jab to the body but Etcheverry is just out of range.
Etcheverry throws a jab but it's blocked by Hugs.
Hugs misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hugs.
Etcheverry misses with a body shot.
Etcheverry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hugs takes one to the side of the head.
Hugs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Etcheverry blocks the low kick.
Etcheverry misses the shot to the body.
Hugs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Etcheverry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hugs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Etcheverry.
Etcheverry blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etcheverry avoids the head kick by Hugs.
Etcheverry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hugs moves away.
Etcheverry thuds a left hand into Hugs's body.
Hugs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Etcheverry is looking to wear down Hugs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Etcheverry throws a body shot but no joy.
Hugs blocks the body kick.
Hugs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hugs tries a low kick but Etcheverry avoids it.
Etcheverry throws the kick towards the body but Hugs avoids it.
Etcheverry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hugs blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hugs checks a leg kick.
Etcheverry shoots in looking for a takedown but Hugs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Etcheverry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Etcheverry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hugs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hugs tries to work over Etcheverry's front leg with a kick but Etcheverry checks it.
Etcheverry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hugs moves in looking to clinch but Etcheverry pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lodzov Hugs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice defenses there by Hugs.
Etcheverry throws a poor cross that misses

and Hugs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Etcheverry managing to control the position.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Etcheverry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etcheverry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Etcheverry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Etcheverry tries to get out of the position.
Etcheverry has momentary wrist control but Hugs slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etcheverry has Hugs pulled in close to control his posture.
Etcheverry keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Hugs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Etcheverry looking for subs off his back but Hugs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lodzov Hugs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Etcheverry is trying to control but Hugs manages to pass to mount!

Hugs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Etcheverry turns into him and now he's in Hugs's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs passes Etcheverry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hugs.
Etcheverry trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Etcheverry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hugs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etcheverry wants to hold on but Hugs pushes him away.
Hugs lands a couple of good shots and Etcheverry has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hugs trying to control.
Etcheverry tries to break free.
Hugs gets his hands free as Etcheverry looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs punishes Etcheverry with strikes from the back mount.
Etcheverry trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etcheverry is really stuck here.
Hugs lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I really don't envy Etcheverry right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Etcheverry wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lodzov Hugs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Etcheverry'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!

Hugs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Etcheverry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hugs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hugs throws a low kick, looking for Etcheverry's leg but Etcheverry calmly moves out of range.
Etcheverry thows a leg kick but Hugs checks it

and Hugs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Etcheverry!
Hugs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Etcheverry can't do much from the bottom here.
Etcheverry looking for a sweep but Hugs has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etcheverry is looking to improve his position but Hugs isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etcheverry is working hard here to advance position.
Etcheverry wants to hold on but Hugs pushes him away.
Hugs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hugs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hugs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Etcheverry is trying to escape the mount.
Marco Etcheverry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lodzov Hugs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etcheverry tries to hold on but Hugs postures up.
Hugs tries to control but Etcheverry wriggling away.
Etcheverry tries to hold on but Hugs postures up.
Hugs looking to control but Etcheverry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etcheverry 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.
Etcheverry is looking to improve his position.

Etcheverry looking for subs from the bottom but Hugs mounts him!
Etcheverry tries to hold on but Hugs postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs trying to control but Etcheverry is having none of it.
Etcheverry wants to control but Hugs is having none of it.
Hugs trying to control but Etcheverry is having none of it.
Etcheverry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugs tries to control but Etcheverry wriggling away.
Etcheverry tries to hold on but Hugs pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lodzov Hugs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hugs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lodzov Hugs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jish Bratch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romeo Rosenthal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bratch
vs
Rosenthal

160 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jish Bratch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Rosenthal!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bratch clinches.
Bratch can't break the clinch.

Bratch pulls guard successfully.
Bratch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jish Bratch!

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 Rodrick Shull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shull
vs
Smith

170 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodrick Shull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Shull showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shull stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control the position but Shull postures up.
Shull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Shull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Shull seems content to control.
Shull stops Smith from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shull is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Shull is working hard here to advance position.
Shull prevents Smith from standing back up.
Shull wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith trying to hold on to Shull's head to control him but Shull postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith tries to clinch but Shull is having none of it.
It looked like Shull was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shull throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith pushes Shull away with a front kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Shull ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shull slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith lands a head kick!

Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shull quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith prevents Shull from improving his position.
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!
Smith wants to stand up but Shull is controlling the position.
Shull is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Shull is defending well.
Smith wants to stand up but Shull has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith wants to control but Shull is keeping him busy.

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

That's four 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.
Shull works the jab nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Shull pushes him off.
Shull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Shull counters with a straight right hand.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shull to the ground. Smith is now in Shull's guard.
Smith wants to stand but Shull has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Shull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrick Shull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Shull's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shull is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shull.

Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shull.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shull wants to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Shull has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Shull manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shull controlling the position.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control but Shull is working from the bottom.
Smith stops Shull from standing up.
Shull looking for a sweep. Not yet Shull, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith wants to stand but Shull is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Shull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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

Shull is rocked!
Smith thumps Shull with a low kick.
Shull misses the shot to the body.

Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Shull's guard.
Shull keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shull is proving hard to escape from.
Smith postures up in Shull's guard and throws a big left but Shull blocks it.
Shull on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shull tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shull keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Shull pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith is looking to stand up but Shull won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Shull moves out of range easily.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shull moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Shull throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch up but Shull circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith cracks the inside of Shull's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.

Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shull keeping control of the position.
Shull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Smith cracks the inside of Shull's front leg.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith wants to clinch up but Shull keeps it at a distance.
Shull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith looks to clinch
and Shull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shull slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Shull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Shull lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Shull staying out of range there.
Shull throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Shull cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a leg kick but Shull moved away.
Shull lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shull checks it well.
Shull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Shull gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Shull perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shull trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is looking to escape.
Shull is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to kick Shull off but Shull keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Shull is controlling well.
Shull seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shull counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Shull moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Smith is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Shull finish him?
Shull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Shull shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Smith is on queer street and Shull is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rodrick Shull!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Kawaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce De La Hoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Kawaguchi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Royce De La Hoya's chin.

Kawaguchi
vs
De La Hoya

170 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Kawaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce De La Hoya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawaguchi scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Kawaguchi.
De La Hoya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De La Hoya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

De La Hoya is rocked!
Kawaguchi jabs De La Hoya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De La Hoya is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawaguchi finish him?
De La Hoya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De La Hoya seems to have recovered his senses.
De La Hoya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De La Hoya with a poor takedown

and Kawaguchi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kawaguchi.
Kenny Kawaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce De La Hoya.
Kawaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawaguchi scores with a shot to the side of De La Hoya's head.
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!
Kawaguchi lands a left hand.
De La Hoya looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kawaguchi lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Hoya goes for a takedown attempt but Kawaguchi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kawaguchi cracks De La Hoya with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! De La Hoya looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kawaguchi finish him?
Kawaguchi is stalking De La Hoya. De La Hoya circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kawaguchi, and it's lights out! De La Hoya really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Kawaguchi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Vandergnaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandergnaw comes to the cage accompanied by I've Been Everywhere. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vandergnaw
vs
Braddock

195 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Tauromorphous Threads ~ 15% Laundry

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Butch Vandergnaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandergnaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vandergnaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vandergnaw sets himself, and Braddock steps forward looking for the clinch! Vandergnaw avoids it this time.
Braddock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braddock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vandergnaw moves away.
Vandergnaw lands a really nice looking cross but Braddock seems unphased.
Vandergnaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vandergnaw misses with an uppercut

and Braddock counters by moving into the clinch.
Braddock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vandergnaw or not.
Vandergnaw is trying to pull guard but Braddock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Braddock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vandergnaw or not.
Vandergnaw is breathing heavily.
Braddock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Braddock blocks an uppercut.
Vandergnaw misses with a punch to the body.
Vandergnaw tries a body shot but Braddock blocks it.
Vandergnaw jumps guard but Braddock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Braddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Braddock looks to score with a jab to the body but Vandergnaw is just out of range.
Vandergnaw misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Braddock closes the distance and clinches.
Braddock cracks Vandergnaw with a nice body shot.

Braddock breaks from the clinch.
Braddock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Braddock feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vandergnaw sprawling to the canvas! Vandergnaw rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Braddock finish him?!

Vandergnaw is rocked!
Vandergnaw leaves his chin hanging out and Braddock seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vandergnaw crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Braddock!
During a confident post fight interview, John Braddock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.