Gladius #12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Android Twelve (ranked 25236 p4p, 641 weight class) and Gino Trecozze (ranked 25260 p4p, 667 weight class). Android Twelve has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Twelve
vs
Trecozze

170 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Android Twelve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Trecozze!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Trecozze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trecozze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Twelve momentarily.

Twelve tries to keep at a distance but Trecozze has taken the fight into the clinch.

Trecozze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Trecozze clinches up against the cage.
Twelve is working for takedown but Trecozze is calmly controlling the position for now.

Trecozze manages to break the clinch.

Twelve gets tackled into the cage by Trecozze. Trecozze maintains the clinch.
Trecozze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Twelve drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trecozze pulls his leg out and moves away.

Trecozze moves into the clinch.
Trecozze lands a body shot.
Twelve is trying to drag Trecozze to the mat but Trecozze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Twelve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Trecozze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twelve takes one to the chin there.
Twelve shoots in but no luck this time.
Twelve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trecozze finds it's way round the side to connect with Twelve's head.

Trecozze moves into range and clinches up with Twelve.

Trecozze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gino Trecozze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trecozze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Android Twelve has been cut.

Trecozze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trecozze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Twelve misses with the head strike.

Trecozze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trecozze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trecozze lands with an uppercut that bounces Twelve off the cage and back into range.

Twelve is rocked!

Trecozze lands a big uppercut and Twelve crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Twelve looks OK. Trecozze waves Twelve back to his feet!
Oh Twelve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Trecozze forces Twelve back against the cage and clinches.
Trecozze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trecozze lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Twelve to his knees! Trecozze keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gino Trecozze!
After the fight, Gino Trecozze was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Myres (ranked 8419 p4p, 644 weight class) and Zoui Zimmer (ranked 25273 p4p, 679 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zimmer's choice of entrance music: David Bowie - Heroes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Myres
vs
Zimmer

194 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

196 cm
24
188 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoui Zimmer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Myres has managed to clinch.
Myres lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Myres.
Myres misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Zimmer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zimmer is trying to push Myres away but Myres has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zimmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myres scores with a shot to the side of Zimmer's head.
Myres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zimmer or not.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Zimmer backwards.
Myres lands a shoulder strike.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmer.
Myres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Myres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zimmer prevents a body shot from Myres.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Zimmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmer has had enough of the clinch but Myres keeps him there for the moment.
Myres lands an uppercut.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zimmer backwards.
Myres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zimmer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
Myres lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmer.
Myres throws a head punch that misses.
Zimmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Myres.
Zimmer is trying to break the clinch but Myres has him pressed against the cage.
Myres is working Zimmer over against the cage.
Zimmer looks winded!
Myres pushes Zimmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zimmer blocks a body shot from Myres.
Zimmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myres.
Myres lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Myres fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Myres.
Myres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myres lands a body punch.
Myres lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands a body punch.
Myres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Zimmer is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmer.
Myres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zimmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him?
Myres misses with a punch on the inside.
Zimmer seems to have recovered his senses.

Myres drops Zimmer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zimmer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Myres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myres lands a shot to the body.

Myres drops Zimmer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zimmer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zimmer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Myres creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zimmer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zimmer drops to his knees and Myres pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Myres!

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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Parker (ranked 4409 p4p, 436 weight class) and Yan Oslo (ranked 5043 p4p, 474 weight class). Oslo has chosen CHILDREN OF BODOM - Trashed, Lost & Strungout as his entrance music. Kelvin Parker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yan Oslo's chin.

Parker
vs
Oslo

170 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelvin Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yan Oslo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker stuns Oslo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oslo misses with a head kick.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Oslo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oslo throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oslo throws a big shot that misses.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oslo misses with a head kick.
Oslo looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oslo throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Oslo.
Oslo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker lands a head kick. Oslo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've been told by Parker's head coaches at Returning Pride that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Parker cracks the inside of Oslo's front leg.
Oslo fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker scores with a jab. Oslo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oslo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Parker tenderised Oslo's leg. Oslo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oslo throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Oslo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oslo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Oslo's ribs.
Oslo misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oslo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.
Oslo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Oslo's head.
Oslo misses with a combination
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker thuds a left hand into Oslo's body.
Parker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oslo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Oslo.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oslo's head backwards.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oslo's calf.
Parker cracks Oslo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parker lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Oslo looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oslo.
Oslo feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parker.
Oslo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Oslo. Those never looked like landing.
Parker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oslos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Parker.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oslo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
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!
Oslo throws a one two combo.

It looks like Kelvin Parker has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker with a jab.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Oslo slips the punch.
Oslo throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker keeps Oslo at a distance using the push kick.
Oslo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Oslo.
Oslo scores with a nice head shot.
Oslo lands a two punch combo.
A cross from Parker lands.
Oslo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Oslo with an uppercut!
Oslo misses with a two punch combination.
Parker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oslo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oslo scores with a jab to the body.
Oslo misses with a wild body shot.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oslo can do to turn this around?
Parker lands a body shot.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker cracks Oslo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oslo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oslo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Oslo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Oslo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Oslo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Parker has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice uppercut there from Parker.
Oslo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oslo throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Oslo misses with a combination
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oslo throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Parker jabs Oslo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oslo's sensitive parts.
Parker jabs Oslo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oslo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oslo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Parker lands with a kick to the temple. Oslo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A combination from Oslo does no damage.
Oslo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker connects with a single shot there.
Oslo misses with a double jab
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oslo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oslo cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oslo misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Parker misses the target.
Oslo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oslo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Parker has closed the distance and engaged Oslo in a clinch.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oslo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oslo looking for a takedown.
Oslo is breathing heavily.

Oslo lands a takedown into guard.
Oslo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oslo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oslo stops Parker from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oslo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Parker keeping full guard, as Oslo tries to pass.
Oslo throwing strikes but missing.
Oslo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oslo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oslo is stalling in the full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Oslo circles away.
Oslo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donk. Parker catches Oslo right on the button with a cross.
Oslo looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Oslo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parker.
Parker digs a good body shot into Oslo's ribs.
Parker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parker digs a good body shot into Oslo's ribs.
Nice jab there from Parker.
Oslo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Oslo.
Parker lunges at Oslo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oslo's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Parker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Parker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oslo.
Oslo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parker rather than just go for the knockout.
Oslo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oslo throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Parker.
Oslo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oslo under the eye.
No joy there for Oslo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Oslo's head back.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oslo's head backwards.
A lazy left from Parker finds it's target.
Oslo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oslo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oslo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker throwing a counter right hand but Oslo manages to avoid it.
Parker avoids the head kick by Oslo.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oslo throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oslo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oslo backs up against the cage.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oslo's head backwards.
Parker tries to clinch but Oslo moves out of range.
Oslo misses with a series of wild punches.
Oslo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oslo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oslo misses with a two punch combination.
Oslo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oslo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Oslo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oslo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oslo throws a nice head kick!
Parker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oslo in his tracks.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Parker.
Parker lands a lovely overhand right.
Oslo misses with a hook to the body
and Parker counters with a three punch combo that has Oslo backing up. Oslo nods at Parker to acknowledge the strikes.
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oslo ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
Oslo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oslo throws a lazy head kick
and Parker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oslo misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Parker digs a good body shot into Oslo's ribs.
Oslo throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker scores with a jab. Oslo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oslo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oslo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.
Oslo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Parker misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oslo misses with a double jab.
Oslo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oslo scrambles back to his feet.
Parker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oslo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oslo misses with the combination.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oslo.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oslo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parker.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Oslo backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oslo misses with a wild combination.
Yan Oslo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelvin Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, 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 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Parker!
Yan Oslo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry'.

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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal Bo (ranked 4349 p4p, 353 weight class) and Billy Bob Thornton (ranked 3874 p4p, 330 weight class). Bo comes into the arena with Breaking The Habit blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bo
vs
Bob Thornton

177 cm
25
219 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kal Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bob Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bo looks to land a body kick but Thornton moved away.

Thornton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bo is trying to push Thornton away but Thornton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Thornton throws a right and a left that Bo avoids nicely.
A jab from Bo misses.
Thornton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thornton digs a good body shot into Bo's ribs.
Thornton tests Bo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Bo is rocked!
Thornton catches Bo with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Bo forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Bob Thornton!
The defeated Kal Bo had this to say: 'chamba'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santos (ranked 3411 p4p, 348 weight class) and Richie Miles (ranked 5203 p4p, 489 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Santos
vs
Miles

189 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

CAGED CROW Clothings 50$
Top Nutrition 160Q\200$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Miles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miles circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Miles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Miles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santos's guard.
Miles is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Miles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santos is not content to let Miles control the position.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Miles wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santos tries to get out of the position.

Miles is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to control Miles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Miles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miles on the ground.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Miles sits in half guard.
Miles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Miles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Miles is trying for a kimura here. Santos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Miles wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richie Miles!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Miles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Booth (ranked 4074 p4p, 407 weight class) and Huncho Jack (ranked 4068 p4p, 406 weight class). Booth comes to the cage accompanied by Upchurch - Come and Get It. Jack has chosen Undefeated- A Boogie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
Jack

189 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huncho Jack!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Booth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Booth misses with the combination.
Booth swinging wildly here.

Jack tries to keep at a distance but Booth has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Booth lands a right hand.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth lands a nice uppercut.
Booth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack stops a takedown attempt from Booth.
Booth fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth.
Booth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jack wants to get back to striking at distance but Booth won't allow it.
Booth gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jack blocks an elbow strike from Booth.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.
Booth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Booth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Booth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jack up against the cage.
Booth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack letting Booth take a breather here.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack is trying to break free.
Booth gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
Booth pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that Jack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Booth moves into the clinch.
Booth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Booth avoiding damage.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Booth has the dominant position.
Booth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Booth is working Jack over against the cage.
Jack looks winded!
Booth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack wants to break free but Booth has control.
Booth presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Booth lands with a light punch inside.
Booth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jack after a bit of a struggle.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth stalling in the clinch.

Booth successfully pulls guard.

Jack stands up and waves to Booth to follow him.
Booth lands a really nice looking cross but Jack seems unphased.

Booth closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Booth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Jack can't break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Booth has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Booth.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booth lands a shoulder strike.

Booth pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jack stands up from Booth's guard - Jack perhaps looking for a knockout.
Booth tries to clinch there but Jack circles away.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Jack tries to keep at a distance but Booth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Booth is controlling him.

Jack breaks from the clinch.
Booth tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Booth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jack circles away.
Booth throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Booth is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Booth tries to clinch but Jack moves away
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Jack scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack scores with a three punch combo!
Booth misses with a double jab.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Booth under the eye.
Huncho Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Booth works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Booth counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Booth.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jack takes one to the side of the head.
Jack swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Booth forces Jack back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Booth.
Booth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack gets underhooks to prevent Booth's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Booth.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Booth lands a left hand.
Booth presses Jack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jack tries to break free but Booth pushes him back against the cage.
Booth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack tries to circle away but Booth has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booth lands a shoulder strike.

Booth jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth 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.

Jack gets to his feet. Booth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Booth.
Booth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booth moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
John Booth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Booth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Booth tries to clinch but Jack moves away
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Booth will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Booth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Booth closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.
Booth lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Booth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth scores with a shoulder strike.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jack.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Booth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
Jack wants to get back to striking at distance but Booth won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booth slows down the pace here.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Booth keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Booth is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Booth lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth throws an elbow that misses.
John Booth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
Booth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jack is trying to push Booth away but Booth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Booth pushes Jack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.
Booth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Booth.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacks head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Booth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Booth.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Booth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jack's brow.
Booth lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Booth lands a body punch.
Booth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack tries a body shot but Booth blocks it.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Booth can't get the takedown.
Booth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Booth lands a body shot.
Jack wants to break free but Booth has control.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Booth missing with knees to the body.
Booth lands a right hand.
Huncho Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Booth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Booth, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Booth!
In his post fight interview, John Booth gave a big smile as he said 'Since my loss against Max Price, I've gained an insatiable hunger to achieve excellence. I thank my rival for that. We will meet again and score another Fight of the Night award. However, I will be victorious in our rematch. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ali (ranked 4299 p4p, 421 weight class) and Android Thirteen (ranked 4774 p4p, 456 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.

Ali
vs
Thirteen

195 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Thirteen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirteen misses with a hook
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Thirteen misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thirteen shoots and misses
and Ali counters with a nice leg kick.
Ali lands a high kick!
Thirteen missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thirteen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Ali throws a big counter combination but Thirteen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mohammed Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Thirteen.
Thirteen looks winded!
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thirteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Thirteen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thirteens head.
Thirteen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Ali presses Thirteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ali pushes Thirteen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thirteen tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Thirteen back against the cage.
Thirteen being controlled against the cage.
Ali is working Thirteen over against the cage.
Come on Ali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali looks to land a combination but Thirteen avoids it well.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ali breaks the clinch.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thirteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thirteen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thirteen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.

Thirteen gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.

Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ali staying out of range there.
Thirteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thirteen is defended easily by Ali.
A left and a right from Ali both land. Nice combination.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick from Ali lands but Thirteen takes it in his stride.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ali forces Thirteen back against the cage and clinches.

Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thirteen looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Thirteen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali sprawls well. He's pushed Thirteen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ali slips a jab from Thirteen.
Thirteen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ali counters with a big head kick but Thirteen shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thirteen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Android Thirteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ali darts in and clinches Thirteen up against the cage.

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

Ali darts in and clinches Thirteen up against the cage.
Thirteen is trying to pull guard but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Ali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thirteen up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ali obliges.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thirteen takes a shot to the head.
Ali just leaning against Thirteen, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ali throws a head kick that Thirteen semi-blocks.
Thirteen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ali counters with a two punch combo.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thirteen throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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

Thirteen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ali backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Thirteen's temple! It sends Thirteen violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ali celebrates and the doctors try to help Thirteen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mohammed Ali!
Mohammed Ali 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.
In defeat, Android Thirteen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Beep beep beep he hacked my mainframe beep beep beep'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lil Bott (ranked 3671 p4p, 307 weight class) and Future Winger (ranked 4420 p4p, 341 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bott
vs
Winger

168 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Level Up!

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, Lil Bott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Future Winger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Winger pushes Bott up against the cage in a clinch.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bott's elbow.
Bott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winger avoids it.
Winger working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Winger.
Winger managing to block the knees to the body from Bott.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside.
Winger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bott trying to land knees to the body.
Winger stalls.
Bott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winger is keeping busy.
Winger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winger lands a right hand.
Bott is leaning against Winger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bott tries to throw a body punch but Winger avoids it by throwing Bott back against the cage.
Bott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winger avoiding damage as Bott throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bott is looking to control Winger's arms but Winger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bott has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bott.
Winger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bott blocks an uppercut.
Bott tries to work over Winger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Bott pulls Winger into guard.
Winger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winger.
Winger stands up over Bott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winger is in close to Bott's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Bott is rocked!
Winger gets to his feet and stands over Bott, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bott felt that one! Winger unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bott from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Future Winger!
After the fight, Future Winger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 3763 p4p, 385 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 2774 p4p, 307 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vazzappo
vs
Tessin

185 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Tessin.
Vazzappo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Tessin throws a shot from downtown. Vazzappo moves away and avoids it.
Tessin throws a lazy right hand but Vazzappo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Vazzappo closes the distance and clinches.

Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vazzappo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo defending well as Tessin loads up on a big left hand.

Vazzappo drives through and clinches with Tessin against the cage.
Vazzappo is stalling here.

Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tessin dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo scores with a hook to the body. Tessin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessin shoots in but no luck this time.
Vazzappo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Vazzappo has managed to clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randy Tessin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessin shoots in for a takedown but Vazzappo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tessin gets tackled into the cage by Vazzappo. Vazzappo maintains the clinch.
Tessin tries for a takedown but Vazzappo manages to get underhooks.
Tony Vazzappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Tessin.

Vazzappo breaks from the clinch.
Vazzappo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tessin's head backwards.
Tessin throws a jab but it's blocked by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vazzappo throws a right hand that Tessin ducks under and follows up with a left that Tessin also avoids with ease.

Vazzappo clinches up against the cage.
Tessin is looking for a takedown.
Tessin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vazzappo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tessin is trying to maintain a safe position but Vazzappo gets an underhook and turns Tessin into the cage.

Tessin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vazzappo feints a jab promting Tessin to slip. Vazzappo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tessin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vazzappo moves into the clinch.

Vazzappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Vazzappo lands.
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessin throws out the jab.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Tessin moves out of range.

Tessin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tessin lands in his opponent's guard.

Tessin 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.
Tessin trying to control but Vazzappo is working from the bottom.
Tessin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin wants to control from the top but Vazzappo keeps moving.

Tessin drops back looking for a leg! Vazzappo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vazzappo manages to kick Tessin off! Tessin jumps back into Vazzappo's guard.
We've been informed that Tessin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tessin pushing down on Vazzappo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vazzappo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vazzappo tries to get out of the position.

Tessin is working for a kimura but Vazzappo is defending it quite comfortably.
Vazzappo wants to control but Tessin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Tessin 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! Vazzappo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Tessin!
Tony Vazzappo spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh nooo! This is no good, man. No good!'.