Gladius #6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dunc (ranked 8465 p4p, 663 weight class) and Trisarides Varteirandes (ranked 7406 p4p, 625 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dunc
vs
Varteirandes

176 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

168 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Level Up!

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Dunc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trisarides Varteirandes!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Varteirandes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dunc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Varteirandes after a bit of a struggle.
Varteirandes is pressed up against the cage. Dunc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Varteirandes down to the mat. Varteirandes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Varteirandes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Dunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunc shoots in looking for a takedown but Varteirandes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dunc.

Varteirandes moves into the clinch successfully.

Varteirandes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Varteirandes throwing strikes from guard but Dunc blocks nicely.

Varteirandes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Varteirandes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dunc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Varteirandes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varteirandes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Varteirandes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varteirandes.
Varteirandes postures up in Dunc's guard and throws a big left but Dunc blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varteirandes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Varteirandes 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.
Varteirandes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunc swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dunc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Varteirandes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Varteirandes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Varteirandes has managed to get both his arms back between Dunc's legs - danger averted.
Varteirandes with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Varteirandes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dunc looking for a guillotine here but Varteirandes defends easily.
Dunc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Varteirandes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Varteirandes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Varteirandes drops back looking for a leg! Dunc is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunc manages to kick Varteirandes off! Varteirandes jumps back into Dunc's guard.
Varteirandes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunc is keeping the position for now.

Dunc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Varteirandes throwing strikes but missing.
Varteirandes throwing strikes from guard but Dunc blocks nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varteirandes throws a big right hand that misses.

Dunc looking for a guillotine here but Varteirandes defends easily.
Varteirandes throwing strikes from guard but Dunc blocks nicely.
Varteirandes cracks Dunc with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varteirandes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Varteirandes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dunc tries to improve position but can't.

Varteirandes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Varteirandes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Varteirandes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Varteirandes is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunc is defending well.
Dunc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Varteirandes actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Varteirandes looking for submissions off his back.
Varteirandes looks winded!

Dunc is looking for a kimura here.

Dunc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varteirandes sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dunc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Varteirandes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Varteirandes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dunc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dunc's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trisarides Varteirandes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Varteirandes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunc.

Varteirandes takes the fight into the clinch.
Dunc avoids a wild elbow strike from Varteirandes.
Dunc has Varteirandes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Varteirandes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Varteirandes gets underhooks to prevent Dunc's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Dunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Varteirandes fails to land.
Varteirandes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dunc.
Dunc wants a takedown but no success here.

Varteirandes pulls guard effortlessly.
Dunc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Varteirandes looking to pass the guard.
Dunc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Varteirandes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Varteirandes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Varteirandes throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dunc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Varteirandes defends it easily.
Dunc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dunc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Varteirandes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Varteirandes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Varteirandes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Dunc has his foot on Varteirandes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Varteirandes works his way back into a safe position though.
Trisarides Varteirandes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Varteirandes drops back looking for a leg! Dunc is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunc manages to kick Varteirandes off! Varteirandes jumps back into Dunc's guard.
Varteirandes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varteirandes advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dunc looking for submissions off his back.

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

Dunc looking for submissions off his back.
Varteirandes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dunc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Varteirandes.

Varteirandes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunc sees it coming and defends easily.

Dunc looking for submissions off his back.
Dunc is trying to get back to full guard.
Varteirandes not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunc is looking for a sweep. Varteirandes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Varteirandes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunc has managed to free his arm - good work.

Varteirandes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dunc is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trisarides Varteirandes!
Post fight, an emotional Trisarides Varteirandes said 'the fool couldn't defeat the king he know's what's sup that's why he tried. He couldn't submit me for shit and better yet all he could or say try was to do the shit but he failed. He's a scum and am coming for the title, baby!'.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gino Trecozze (ranked 7591 p4p, 631 weight class) and Bruce White (ranked 5843 p4p, 559 weight class). 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.

Trecozze
vs
White

178 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Trecozze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce White!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trecozze fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trecozze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trecozze fails in his attempt to clinch.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Trecozze on that attempt.
White misses with a hook. Trecozze ducked under it nicely.
Trecozze connects with a high kick.
Trecozze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
White scores with a jab to the body.
Trecozze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trecozze gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a swing at Trecozze's ribcage but misses.
Trecozze attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
White lands with a right hand.
White stuns Trecozze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Trecozze is just out of range.
Trecozze defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Trecozze tries to clinch up.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trecozze darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Trecozze into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Trecozze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trecozze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trecozze shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White throws a body punch but Trecozze moves out of range.
White scores with a three punch combo!

White pushes Trecozze up against the cage in a clinch.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
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!
White blocks an uppercut.
Trecozze is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White lands with a left to the head.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trecozze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trecozze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trecozze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trecozze prevents a body shot from White.
Trecozze fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Trecozze drags the fight down to the ground.
White trying to control but Trecozze is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Trecozze is retaining full guard.
Trecozze throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trecozze throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
White trying to control but Trecozze is working from the bottom.

Trecozze looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.

Trecozze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.

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.
Trecozze working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White throws a shot to the body.
Trecozze is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trecozze backs up against the cage.
Trecozze fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White lands with an overhand left.
White takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White 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.

Trecozze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trecozze gets slowly back to his feet.
White wants to counter the offense by Trecozze and move into the clinch position.
Trecozze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gino Trecozze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trecozze tries to clinch but White is having none of it.

White clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trecozze.
A short uppercut from White.
Trecozze jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bruce White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Trecozze fails to land.
Trecozze tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Trecozze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trecozze backwards.
Trecozze wants to stall.
Trecozze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trecozze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trecozze has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trecozze fails to pull guard.
Trecozze working aggressively here.
White lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White misses with a body punch.
Trecozze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White digs a right hand into Trecozze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trecozze's gas tank.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
A right hand to the body from White.
Trecozze is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from White.
White connects with a knee to the head.
Trecozze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White presses Trecozze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White pushes Trecozze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Good body shot from White.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trecozze in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from White.
White lands a body punch.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Trecozze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White with a knee to the head.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
White lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a body shot.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Trecozze backwards.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trecozze has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trecozze jumps guard but White stands there with Trecozze around his waist. Trecozze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trecozze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trecozze takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trecozze is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Trecozze tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Trecozze drops back down to his feet.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trecozze is defending well for now.
White digs a right hand into Trecozze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trecozze's gas tank.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trecozze takes a shot to the head.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trecozze.
A hook to the body from White.
White scores with a hook to the body.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trecozze backwards.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trecozze has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trecozze backwards.
A shot in the inside from White.
White blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White 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!

Trecozze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trecozze throws a lazy head kick
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trecozze was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Trecozze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White thuds his right hand into Trecozze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trecozze closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Trecozze pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trecozze rather than just go for the knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trecozze.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White jabs at Trecozze's body.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Trecozze closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White takes the fight into the clinch.
Trecozze tries to pull guard but White forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Trecozze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trecozze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White lands with a light punch inside.

Trecozze is rocked!
Trecozze tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
Oh Trecozze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trecozze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White avoids the elbow strike from Trecozze, against the cage.
White lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by White.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trecozze is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White presses Trecozze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from White.
Trecozze tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
Trecozze fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from White.
Trecozze seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from White.
White working Trecozze over with knees to the body.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White lands a knee to the head.
Trecozze takes a knee to the side of the body.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from White.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trecozze or not.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White cracks Trecozze with a nice body shot.
Gino Trecozze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White throws a big uppercut that drops Trecozze! More strikes from White and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Trecozze lies dazed against the cage as White celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Myres (ranked 7001 p4p, 614 weight class) and Deshone Porter (ranked 6046 p4p, 579 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Myres
vs
Porter

194 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Level Up!

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deshone Porter!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter lands a head shot.
Myres wants to clinch.
Myres closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Porter counter with a right hand.

Myres moves into the clinch.
Porter throws a head punch that misses.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porter throws a head punch that misses.
Myres lands a body punch.
Porter blocks an uppercut.
Porter misses with the head strike.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porter.
Myres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Porter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Myres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Porter on the inside.
Porter blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres digs a right hand into Porter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Porter's gas tank.
Porter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Porter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
A short uppercut from Porter.
Porter has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
Porter tries a body shot but Myres blocks it.
Porter tries to work over Myres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porter has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Porter.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Porter.
Myres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Porter scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter cracks Myres with a nice body shot.
Myres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porter lands with a left to the head.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres struggles to land a body shot inside as Porter controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Porter.
Myres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myres misses with the head strike.
Myres misses with some punches.
Myres digs a right hand into Porter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Porter's gas tank.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Myres.
Porter misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Porter as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porter.
Myres misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Porter.
Myres cracks Porter with a nice body shot.
Myres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Myres.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Porter fails to land.
Porter lands a body shot.
Porter gets through Myres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Myres takes a shot to the head.
Porter has a couple of punches blocked by Myres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porter.
Porter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myres misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Porter.
Porter lands a right hand.
Porter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myres scores with a shot to the side of Porter's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myres.
Porter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porter.
Porter misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter misses with some punches.
Porter blocks an uppercut.
Myres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myres misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Myres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Porter digs a right hand underneath Myres's ribcage. Myres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Porter throws a head punch that misses.
Myres is working Porter over against the cage.
Myres lands a body punch.
Myres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Porter throws a punch but it's blocked by Myres.
A body shot lands from Porter.
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Porter lands a body shot.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Porter.
Porter misses with some punches.
Porter lands a left hand.
Porter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porter lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Porter lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myres.
Porter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Porter misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice cross by Porter.
Myres is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Myres's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Myres tries to clinch but Porter moves away
and Porter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Myres thinking.
Porter keeps the fight on the outside.
Myres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Porter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Porter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Myres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Porter connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Porter finds it's target.

It looks like Cody Myres has been cut.
Myres closes the distance looking to clinch
and Porter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myres fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Porter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cody Myres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myres wants to clinch
and Porter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Myres thinking.
Myres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Porter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Myres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myres wants to clinch up but Porter keeps it at a distance.
Porter keeps the fight on the outside.
Myres tries to clinch there but Porter circles away.
Porter lands with a shot to the body.
Myres moves in looking to clinch but Porter pushes him off.
Myres is looking to clinch.
Cody Myres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myres wants to clinch.
Myres tries to clinch there but Porter circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Porter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres wants to clinch.
Porter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Myres moves into the clinch.
Myres blocks an uppercut.
Porter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter blocking some punches.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deshone Porter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myres misses with the head strike.
Myres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porter.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Porter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Porter lands a right hand.
Porter swings wildly with an uppercut but Myres uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Myres is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Myres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Porter scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Porter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Myres! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Porter is unloading with more strikes now! Myres drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deshone Porter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Booth (ranked 5371 p4p, 480 weight class) and Ray Ray (ranked 7209 p4p, 583 weight class). Booth comes to the cage accompanied by Upchurch - Come and Get It. 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.

Booth
vs
Ray

189 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Level Up!

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ray Ray!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Booth closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Booth.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth lands a shot to the body.
Booth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Booth has Ray pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth.
Booth lands an uppercut.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booth's elbow.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Booth scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
Booth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth lands a shoulder strike.
Booth blocking some punches.
Booth controlling the action here for a moment.
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Booth lands a left hand.
Booth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ray up against the cage.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Booth is controlling him.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
Booth is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Booth.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Booth avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth lands a left hand.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards.

Ray is rocked!
Booth lands a shoulder strike.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Booth finish him?
Ray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth pushes Ray against the cage. Booth is working some dirty boxing. Booth pushes off with a quick right hook! Ray goes down! Ray tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Booth moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Booth!
John Booth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Level Up! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mekhti Gasanov (ranked 6334 p4p, 420 weight class) and Future Winger (ranked 5963 p4p, 401 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.

Gasanov
vs
Winger

163 cm
25
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mekhti Gasanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Future Winger!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winger clinches.
Winger pushes Gasanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winger.
Winger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winger throws a big uppercut that drops Gasanov! More strikes from Winger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gasanov lies dazed against the cage as Winger celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Future Winger!
Future Winger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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 Vasily Dvornikov (ranked 4999 p4p, 402 weight class) and Jose Romero (ranked 5871 p4p, 448 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dvornikov
vs
Romero

198 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Level Up!

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasily Dvornikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Romero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvornikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Romero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dvornikov to the ground. Romero is now in Dvornikov's 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.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dvornikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dvornikov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dvornikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dvornikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero with a nice head shot there.
Romero stays in close to Dvornikov's body and controls the position.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dvornikov's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero advances position into side control!
Dvornikov taking a bit of punishment here - Romero scoring with strikes.
Romero remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Romero has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dvornikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
Romero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Romero looking to finish Dvornikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dvornikov!
Dvornikov wants to hold on but Romero pushes him away.
Romero landing strikes from the mount.
Romero working Dvornikov over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvornikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dvornikov is breathing heavily.
Romero with a couple of short strikes.

Dvornikov is rocked!
Romero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romero cracks Dvornikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Romero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dvornikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romero in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Romero dominating with strikes here.
Dvornikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Romero! Dvornikov is hurt baaadly! Romero is firing away with more strikes - Dvornikov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Romero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Mart (ranked 5273 p4p, 421 weight class) and Tommas Holmsen (ranked 5301 p4p, 422 weight class). Holmsen has chosen Марыля Родо as his entrance music. Tommas Holmsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carl Mart's chin.

Mart
vs
Holmsen

195 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Mart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommas Holmsen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mart moves away.

Mart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holmsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Holmsen's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mart tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmsen is retaining full guard.

Mart stands and steps away. Holmsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmsen. Mart does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Mart misses.
Holmsen missing with a left hand there. Mart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Mart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmsen's head.
Mart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmsen defending well though.
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!
Mart with the ground and pound but Holmsen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmsen is looking to stand up but Mart isn't so interested in that idea.
Mart looking to sit in guard and control but Holmsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Holmsen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holmsen prevents Mart from getting back to his feet.
Mart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.

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

Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Holmsen throws a looping overhand right but Mart ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Holmsen. Those never looked like landing.
Mart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carl Mart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmsen misses with a body shot.
A combination from Holmsen does no damage.
Mart looks to land a combination but Holmsen avoids it well.
Holmsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mart or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmsen, which made it look bad.
Mart shoots in for a takedown but Holmsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Mart. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Holmsen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmsen as he jumps to the side.
Mart is breathing heavily.
Mart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mart somewhat.
Holmsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Holmsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mart defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Holmsen. No joy for Mart on that attempt.
Holmsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mart moves away.
Holmsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmsen lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Holmsen. Beautiful body shot.
Holmsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Mart tries to keep at a distance but Holmsen has taken the fight into the clinch.

Holmsen breaks from the clinch.
Holmsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holmsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Holmsen closes the distance and clinches.

Holmsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mart rather than just go for the knockout.
Holmsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mart manages to avoid it.
Mart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mart is just out of range.
Holmsen misses with a body shot.
Holmsen tries to clinch up.
Mart tries to counter with a takedown but Holmsen is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommas Holmsen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Holmsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Mart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmsen's guard.
Mart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mart trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mart trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Holmsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mart manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mart.
Holmsen walks into a stiff left hand from Mart.
Holmsen missing with a left hand there. Mart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mart shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmsen tries to sprawl out of it but Mart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmsen thuds a left hand into Mart's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmsen swings for the body but Mart moves out of range.
Mart went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Holmsen lands a right hook to the body.
Holmsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mart was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmsen.
Mart ducks under a wild hook from Holmsen.
Nice body punch from Holmsen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mart walks into a jab.

Holmsen has managed to clinch.

Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmsen.
Holmsen throws a good cross that connects.
Mart moves out of range of the strikes.
Mart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmsen misses with the combination.
Holmsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mart.
Mart misses with a takedown attempt - Holmsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mart defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Mart. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmsen lands a big right hook! Mart looks hurt but is still standing! Holmsen lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Mart falls down and Holmsen dives in with a huge hammer fist! Mart's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Holmsen runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommas Holmsen!
An out of breath Tommas Holmsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bradshaw (ranked 4780 p4p, 394 weight class) and Illguwanda Sacalo Pardelli (ranked 5024 p4p, 407 weight class). Tim Bradshaw has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bradshaw
vs
Sacalo Pardelli

195 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

208 cm
25
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Level Up!

Bank of noobs

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Illguwanda Sacalo Pardelli!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sacalo Pardelli.
Bradshaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Sacalo Pardelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sacalo Pardelli misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Bradshaw.
Nice defenses there by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw blocks a jab.
Bradshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Illguwanda Sacalo Pardelli has been cut.
Bradshaw lands a head shot.
Bradshaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sacalo Pardelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Bradshaw lands a big right hand that sends Sacalo Pardelli crashing to the mat! Bradshaw stays standing though and waves Sacalo Pardelli back to his feet!

Sacalo Pardelli is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sacalo Pardelli gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bradshaw points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Sacalo Pardelli wakes up just in time to hear Bradshaw thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Bradshaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zabud Zabirov (ranked 3484 p4p, 300 weight class) and Dre Bly (ranked 4402 p4p, 368 weight class). Bly has chosen I Want War- Pastor Troy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zabirov
vs
Bly

189 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
264 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Level Up!

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, Zabud Zabirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dre Bly!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Zabirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zabirov lands with a hook. Bly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Zabirov darts in and clinches Bly up against the cage.
Zabirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zabirov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bly backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Bly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bly is trying to force a seperation but Zabirov has the dominant position.
Bly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zabirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zabirov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bly can't break the clinch.
Zabirov lands a big right hand that drops Bly! The killer instinct kicks in and Zabirov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zabirov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabud Zabirov!
A relieved looking Zabud Zabirov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.