Gladius #29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wandal Wyatt (ranked 5864 p4p, 481 weight class) and Zeke Garcia (ranked 6315 p4p, 503 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wyatt
vs
Garcia

176 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wandal Wyatt!
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, Zeke Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt slips a straight right by Garcia.
Garcia lunges at Wyatt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wyatt's hand.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wyatt!

It looks like Zeke Garcia has been cut.
Wandal Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Wyatt blocks the low kick.
Donk. Wyatt catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Wyatt.
Wyatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Wyatt moves out of range.
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!
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Wyatt avoids nicely.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Wyatt finds it's target.
Garcia blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Wyatt.
Wyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wyatt misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wyatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wyatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Wyatt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wyatt misses with a wild combination.
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!
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia slips a straight right by Wyatt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Wyatt avoids nicely.
Wyatt lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.

Garcia is rocked!
A combination from Wyatt does no damage.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Wyatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
Garcia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Wyatt. Those never looked like landing.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wyatt walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Wyatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Wyatt's head back.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wyatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wyatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Wyatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Wyatt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wyatt slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia throws a right hand that Wyatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wyatt also avoids with ease.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Wyatt shakes it off.
Wyatt misses with a double jab.
Garcia scores with a three punch combo!
Wyatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wyatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Wyatt looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Wyatt throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Garcia.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Wyatt moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wyatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeke Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeke Garcia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wyatt takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Wyatt blocks a low kick nicely.
Wyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wyatt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wyatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt throws a one two combo.
Wyatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wyatt thinking.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Wyatt's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Wyatt. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wyatt momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt swinging wildly here.
Garcia stalks Wyatt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wyatt's face. Wyatt staggers backwards, shaken.
Wyatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Wandal Wyatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wyatt misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Wyatt misses.
Garcia 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.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyatt circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia is working the combinations to good effect here.
Garcia blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyatt.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wyatt misses with a straight left.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Zeke Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wyatt throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garcia clobbers Wyatt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia stalks Wyatt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wyatt's face. Wyatt staggers backwards, shaken.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Wyatt avoids it well.
Wyatt throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia tries to bum rush Wyatt with a series of wild strikes but Wyatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wyatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to chop away at Wyatt's legs.
Wyatt misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wyatt scores with a three punch combo!
Garcia connects with a single shot there.
Wyatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia wants to land a leg kick but Wyatt is out of range.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Wyatt.
Garcia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wyatt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Wyatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Wyatt saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Garcia catches Wyatt right on the button with a cross.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wyatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Wyatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Wyatt's head back.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wyatt.
Garcia throws a body punch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Wyatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Wyatt backing up. Wyatt nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Wyatt scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeke Garcia's cut.
That's time! Wyatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Wyatt swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wyatt is looking to wear down Garcia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Wyatt.
Wyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Garcia's head back.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia slips a jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wyatt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wyatt duly obliges.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Wyatt finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Wyatt misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Wyatt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia cracks Wyatt with an open hand slap.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wyatt.
Wyatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Wyatt swinging wildly here.
Garcia unleashes a big counter combination but Wyatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Wyatt blocks the leg kick.
Wyatt misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Wyatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wyatt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wyatt swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
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!
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Wyatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wyatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Garcia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garcia works over Wyatt's head and body with a nice combination.
Wyatt slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Wyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wyatt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wyatt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia throws a right hand that Wyatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wyatt also avoids with ease.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Wyatt avoids it well.
Wyatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
An attempted straight right counter from Wyatt misses the target.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wyatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Wyatt throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wyatt scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia connects with the punch.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia throws a right hand that Wyatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wyatt also avoids with ease.
Wyatt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Wyatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wyatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into range.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wyatt thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Zeke Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Wyatt moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Wyatt.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wandal Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zeke Garcia!
Zeke Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Third Winger (ranked 3596 p4p, 356 weight class) and Voytek Wojtek (ranked 4979 p4p, 446 weight class). Winger's entrance music is Don't Give Up. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Winger
vs
Wojtek

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Third Winger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Voytek Wojtek!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wojtek slips a jab from Winger.
Wojtek moves to clinch but Winger breaks away
enabling Winger to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojtek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wojtek tries to clinch up.
Wojtek ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Winger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winger keeps the fight on the outside.
Wojtek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wojtek looks to land a combination but Winger avoids it well.
Winger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Winger duly obliges.
Wojtek tries to clinch but Winger is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wojtek. Wojtek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winger misses with a hook. Wojtek ducked under it nicely.
Wojtek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wojtek darts in trying to clinch
enabling Winger to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojtek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winger throws a jab when Wojtek was well out of range.
Winger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojtek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wojtek is looking to clinch but Winger is avoiding it.
Wojtek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winger throws a lazy right hand but Wojtek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winger lands a nice looking body shot.
Winger scores with a jab to the head.
Wojtek tries a head kick but it misses.
Wojtek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winger throws a one two combo.
Wojtek tries to close the distance and clinch but Winger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winger scores with a shot to the body.
Winger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojtek doesn't manage to clinch there - Winger circles away.
Winger tests Wojtek's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojtek doesn't manage to clinch there - Winger circles away.
Winger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Winger.

Wojtek is rocked!
No joy there for Winger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wojtek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wojtek is still on wobbly legs! Can Winger finish him?
Wojtek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wojtek seems to have recovered his senses.
Winger throws a hook but Wojtek blocks it.
Winger lands with a hook. Wojtek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wojtek misses with a double jab.
Wojtek slips a jab from Winger.
Winger connects with the punch.
Winger cracks Wojtek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Winger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wojtek looks to land a left hand but Winger moved out of range nicely.
Winger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Winger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wojtek takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Winger sends Wojtek crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Winger is motioning to the referee to let Wojtek up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Voytek Wojtek has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger throws a monster overhand right that drops Wojtek! Winger follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Winger!
A less than humble Third Winger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
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 Bill Rash (ranked 4449 p4p, 442 weight class) and Diego Santos (ranked 5266 p4p, 486 weight class). Diego Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rash
vs
Santos

185 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Rash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rash looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rash is standing up over Santos. Santos looks to escape but Rash dives into side control.
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.

Santos being controlled for a moment.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rash is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Santos is trying to control Rash's posture but Rash avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rash presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rash tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Rash controlling from the full mount.

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.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Rash with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.

Santos reaches up to try and pull Rash in and control his posture, but Rash latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Santos taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Rash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Adams (ranked 3855 p4p, 334 weight class) and Vern McMann (ranked 3443 p4p, 306 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by No Noncesense. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Adams
vs
McMann

196 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Woodshins' Ship
Arcticus University: London

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 London, Callum Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vern McMann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams gets tackled into the cage by McMann. McMann maintains the clinch.
McMann tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
McMann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McMann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMann keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMann scores with a shoulder strike.
McMann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams tries to work over McMann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams is trying to break free.
McMann misses with some punches.
McMann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMann lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
McMann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
McMann misses with the head strike.

McMann turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann grinds an elbow into Adams's temple.
Adams stops McMann from passing to mount.
McMann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
McMann tries to score with some ground and pound. Adams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McMann throws a strike aimed at the side of Adams's head but Adams avoids it well.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adams trying to control here.
McMann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMann throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Adams to regain full guard.
Adams is looking to stand up but McMann isn't so interested in that idea.
McMann throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMann trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMann trying to move into half guard but instead Adams has managed to sweep!

Adams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

McMann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

McMann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McMann wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMann swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McMann is looking for a triangle here but Adams uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McMann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

McMann actively working from the bottom here.
McMann works his way to full guard. Good work.
McMann controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
McMann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McMann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.

Adams actively working from the bottom here.
McMann prevents Adams from improving his position.
McMann stalling away here and it's allowed Adams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McMann sitting in guard here, content to control.
McMann throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McMann controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMann moves away.
McMann wants to counter the offense by Adams and move into the clinch position.
McMann misses with a body shot.
Adams tries to bum rush McMann with a series of wild strikes but McMann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMann doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Adams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McMann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
McMann misses with a hook.
McMann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McMann lands a jab to the head.

McMann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
McMann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMann.
McMann tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
McMann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams tries to circle away but McMann has him pinned against the cage.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but McMann won't allow it.
McMann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from McMann.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMann swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adams blocks a body shot from McMann.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMann misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMann.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMann.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
McMann misses with a punch to the body.
McMann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McMann scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
McMann misses with a punch to the body.
McMann misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams blocks a body shot from McMann.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McMann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMann misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams prevents a body shot from McMann.
McMann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMann misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMann has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
McMann lands a nice shot to the body.
McMann digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMann is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMann misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMann tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing McMann back against the cage.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
McMann working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams blocks a body shot from McMann.
McMann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMann.
McMann working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by McMann.
McMann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
McMann tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing McMann back against the cage.
McMann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from McMann.

Adams is rocked!
McMann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Adams wants to break free but McMann has control.
McMann lands a body punch.
McMann tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
McMann digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMann misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adams blocks a body shot from McMann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McMann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMann can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
McMann tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMann lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
A hook to the body from McMann.
McMann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMann gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McMann misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMann is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vern McMann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McMann drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
McMann tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing McMann back against the cage.
McMann prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
McMann lands a body shot in the clinch.
McMann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams blocks a body shot from McMann.
McMann lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Nice body punch from McMann - that landed with a thud.
McMann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMann lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMann misses with a punch to the body.
McMann digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMann.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for McMann.
McMann lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from McMann.
McMann lands with a right to the head.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
McMann working aggressively here.
McMann can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
McMann lands with a light punch inside.
McMann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMann tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
McMann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMann misses with the head strike.
McMann lands a big right hand that drops Adams! The killer instinct kicks in and McMann finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McMann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vern McMann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommas Holmsen (ranked 4167 p4p, 355 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 2391 p4p, 228 weight class). Holmsen comes into the arena with Марыля Родо blaring out of the sound system. Tommas Holmsen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holmsen
vs
MBaku

184 cm
26
258 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
246 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommas Holmsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by MBaku.
MBaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MBaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MBaku looks to land a right hand but Holmsen moved out of range.
MBaku has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MBaku throws a looping overhand right but Holmsen ducks down to avoid it.
Holmsen tries to counter with a takedown but MBaku is quick to defend against it.
Holmsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

MBaku has taken the fight to the clinch.
MBaku scores with a shot to the side of Holmsen's head.

MBaku pulls guard.

MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing Holmsen from standing up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

MBaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmsen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MBaku is proving hard to escape from.

MBaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmsen defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmsen is looking to stand up but MBaku won't let him.

MBaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holmsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

MBaku looking for a guillotine here but Holmsen defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MBaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MBaku wants to sweep here but Holmsen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing Holmsen from standing up.

Holmsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MBaku has his foot on Holmsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from MBaku's guard.

MBaku working for a triangle but Holmsen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MBaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmsen is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku 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.

MBaku throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Holmsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.

MBaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmsen defends it easily.

MBaku working for a triangle but Holmsen defends it easily.
Holmsen wants to stand but MBaku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holmsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MBaku is looking for a triangle but Holmsen pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

MBaku working for a triangle but Holmsen defends it easily.
Madik MBaku has got the better of the ground game so far.

MBaku looking for a guillotine here but Holmsen defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MBaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MBaku is looking to cinch up a triangle. Holmsen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to MBaku's body to avoid the submission. MBaku has instead reached around Holmsen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! MBaku arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tommas Holmsen stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry'.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shiro Kazuma (ranked 5933 p4p, 593 weight class) and KaKayo Latakna (ranked 3633 p4p, 458 weight class). KaKayo Latakna acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kazuma
vs
Latakna

184 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Woodshins' Ship

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiro Kazuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, KaKayo Latakna!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latakna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kazuma tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Latakna misses its intended target.
Latakna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Kazuma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazuma tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kazuma trying to control the position but Latakna is working away.
Kazuma working the ground and pound but Latakna is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuma is looking to take a break and control but Latakna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latakna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kazuma.
Kazuma landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kazuma trying to control the action but Latakna is working from the bottom.

Kazuma tries for a kimura but Latakna is defending well.

Kazuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Latakna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kazuma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Latakna keeps working.

Kazuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kazuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazuma is putting a hurting on Latakna here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kazuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Kazuma tries for a kimura but Latakna is defending well.
Latakna is looking to regain half guard here but Kazuma keeps moving and retains side control.

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

Kazuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Latakna is defending well.

Kazuma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Latakna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Latakna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kazuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Latakna keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Latakna tries to improve position but can't.
Kazuma trying to control the action but Latakna is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Latakna scores with a nice strike.
Kazuma slips a jab from Latakna.
A cross from Latakna lands.

Kazuma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kazuma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kazuma prevents Latakna from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuma is keen to just control but Latakna is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latakna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Kazuma seems content to control.

Latakna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazuma.
Latakna tries to roll over but Kazuma keeps him under control.
Kazuma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Kazuma has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Latakna defend it? Kazuma steps over the head and cranks it - Latakna is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kazuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shiro Kazuma!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Alkamid (ranked 2225 p4p, 209 weight class) and Hadjiril Matba (ranked 3820 p4p, 300 weight class). Matba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by B.Y.O.B .. Cheikh Alkamid has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alkamid
vs
Matba

172 cm
25
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Level Up!

Woodshins' Ship

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheikh Alkamid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadjiril Matba!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Matba lands but Alkamid takes it in his stride.
Alkamid cracks Matba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alkamid throws a hook but Matba blocks it.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut. Matba saw that one coming.
Alkamid throws a hook but Matba blocks it.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
Alkamid throws a jab but it's blocked by Matba.
Nice jab there from Alkamid.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
Nice defenses there by Matba.
Matba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alkamid throws out a loose jab but Matba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Alkamid misses.
Matba slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Matba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alkamid throws a jab when Matba was well out of range.
Matba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alkamid takes a step back to recover.
Matba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alkamid is looking to counter punch.
Alkamid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matba avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkamid misses with a right hand
and Matba counters with a nice leg kick.
Alkamid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matba swings for the body but Alkamid moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alkamid is out of range.
Alkamid throwing a counter right hand but Matba manages to avoid it.
Matba misses with an uppercut.
Alkamid misses the jab.
Matba lands a head kick!
Alkamid misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Alkamid.
Matba throws a wild body kick that Alkamid sees coming a mile off.
Matba works Alkamid's body with a nice hook.
Alkamid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alkamid connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Alkamid catches Matba right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matba lands a jab to the nose.
Alkamid looks to throw the jab but Matba is out of range.
Alkamid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alkamid lands a nice shot that snaps Matba's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matba throws a looping overhand right but Alkamid ducks down to avoid it.
Alkamid blocks a head kick by Matba.
Alkamid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Matba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alkamid misses with a looping right.
Matba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matba lands a jab to Alkamid's midsection.
Alkamid blocks a head kick by Matba.
Alkamid misses with a right hand
and Matba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Alkamid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alkamid throws a shot from downtown. Matba moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Alkamid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matba is looking for the big counter here.
Alkamid throws a series of punches but Matba avoids them all with ease.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut. Matba saw that one coming.
Alkamid throws an overhand right that lands on Matba's shoulder, as Matba tries to avoid the shot.
Matba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alkamid takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alkamid misses with a straight left.
Matba misses with the combination.
Alkamid throws a jab when Matba was well out of range.
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Matba lands a leg kick that knocks Alkamid off balance momentarily.
Matba tries a head kick but it misses.
Alkamid blocks a head kick by Matba.
Alkamid looks to land a right hand but Matba moved out of range.
Alkamid misses with the combination.
Matba scores with a kick to the body.
Alkamid clobbers Matba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matba tries to clinch but Alkamid moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Matba.
Alkamid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alkamid throws a lazy right hand but Matba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheikh Alkamid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alkamid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Alkamid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alkamid misses with a hook. Matba ducked under it nicely.
Matba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alkamid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matba throws a body shot but no joy.
Alkamid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matba lands with a slapping head kick.
Matba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alkamid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alkamid misses with a left hand
and Matba makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alkamid really felt that one!
Matba jabs at Alkamid's body.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Matba misses with an uppercut. Alkamid saw that one coming.
Alkamid fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Alkamid misses.
Sloppy strikes from Matba. Those never looked like landing.
Alkamid throws a shot from downtown. Matba moves away and avoids it.
Matba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cheikh Alkamid will probably get the nod.
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.

Alkamid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matba has time to react.
Alkamid works the jab nicely.

It looks like Hadjiril Matba has been cut.
Alkamid throws a lazy uppercut
and Matba counters with a one-two to the body.
Matba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matba.
Alkamid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Alkamid scores with a nice head shot.
Matba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alkamid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheikh Alkamid is winning the standup battle so far.
Alkamid throws a jab when Matba was well out of range.
Alkamid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alkamid, as that shot connected.
Alkamid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Alkamid misses the target.
Matba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alkamid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alkamid.
Matba scores with a hook.
Matba is looking to clinch.
Alkamid blocks a head kick by Matba.
Alkamid looks to land a left hand but Matba moved out of range nicely.
Alkamid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Matba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matba takes one on the button.
Alkamid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alkamid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matba tries to clinch up.
Matba throws a head kick that Alkamid semi-blocks.
Alkamid scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alkamid throws a one two combo.

Matba is rocked!
Alkamid throws a looping overhand right but Matba ducks down to avoid it.
Matba is still on wobbly legs! Can Alkamid finish him?
Alkamid throws a hook to the side of Matba's head but Matba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkamid throws a jab when Matba was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matba! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alkamid missing with a left hand there. Matba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matba seems to have recovered his senses.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut. Matba saw that one coming.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut. Matba saw that one coming.
Alkamid works the jab nicely.
Alkamid missing with a left hand there. Matba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
Alkamid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matba.
Matba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alkamid tests Matba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Alkamid.
Alkamid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alkamid misses with a straight left.
Matba misses with a head kick.
Matba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matba scores with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkamid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alkamid throws out the jab.
Matba throws a head kick but Alkamid moves out of range.
Alkamid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matba moves away from the strike by Alkamid.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Alkamid connects with a jab.
Alkamid's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alkamid duly obliges.
Matba misses the shot to the body.
Alkamid throws a hook but Matba blocks it.
Matba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matba throws a nice looking combination but Alkamid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matba throws a head kick that half lands.
Alkamid misses the jab.
Matba lands with a shot to the body.
Matba staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkamid looks to land a left hand but Matba moved out of range nicely.
Alkamid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matba. That one must have hurt.
Alkamid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alkamid is looking to counter punch.
Alkamid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matba misses with an uppercut. Alkamid saw that one coming.
Matba lands a head kick!
Nice jab there from Alkamid.
Matba cracks the inside of Alkamid's front leg.
A low kick from Matba is predictable there
enabling Alkamid to counter with a crisp jab.
Matba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alkamid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Alkamid backs off Matba throws a huge counter combo but Alkamid manages to avoid it all.
Alkamid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matbas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Matba does no damage.
Alkamid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Alkamid.
Matba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matba tries to clinch but Alkamid moves out of range.
Alkamid jabs Matba right on the nose. Matba blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheikh Alkamid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hadjiril Matba's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Alkamid cracks Matba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alkamid looks to land a combination but Matba avoids it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Matba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alkamid has got the better of the exchanges.
Matba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Alkamid misses.
Alkamid misses with the combination.
Matba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matba moves out of range of the strikes.
Alkamid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alkamid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alkamid throws out the jab.
Hadjiril Matba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matba with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Matba lands a leg kick that knocks Alkamid off balance momentarily.
Matba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matba throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Alkamid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matba looks to score with a jab to the body but Alkamid is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matba ducks under a wild hook from Alkamid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matba slips under a jab.
Alkamid misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Matba.
Matba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alkamid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matba.
Alkamid throws a lazy right hand but Matba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Alkamid finds it's way through Matba's defenses.
A head kick misses from Matba.
Matba tries to clinch up.
Alkamid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matba.
Matba tests Alkamid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matba.
Matba slips under a jab.
Matba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alkamid looks to land a right hand but Matba moved out of range.
Alkamid looks to land a right hand but Matba moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Alkamid.
Matba ducks under a wild hook from Alkamid.
A nice side step and Matba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alkamid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Alkamid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alkamid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
Alkamid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matba counters with a body kick.
Matba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alkamid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Alkamid misses.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
A jab from Alkamid misses.
Matba throws a series of punches but Alkamid avoids them all with ease.
Matba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alkamid rather than just go for the knockout.
Matba takes a swing at Alkamid's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Alkamid as he connects with a hook.
Alkamid loads up on a big right hand but Matba slips the punch.
Matba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alkamid.
Matba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alkamid was well out of range. Poor timing from Matba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alkamid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alkamid was well out of range. Poor timing from Matba.
Alkamid avoids a kick to the body.
Matba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alkamid finds it's way round the side to connect with Matba's head.
Alkamid looks to land a left hand but Matba moved out of range nicely.
Alkamid throws a lazy right hand but Matba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alkamid misses with a series of wild punches.
Alkamid misses with a few strikes there.
Alkamid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Matba is looking for the big counter here.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Alkamid misses the jab.
Matba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matba throws a nice head kick!
Matba feints and then cracks Alkamid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alkamid down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matba connects with a right hand. Alkamid shakes it off.
Matba throws a head kick that misses.
Alkamid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matba counters with a good, hard body kick but Alkamid shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Matba.
Matba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alkamid throws a series of punches but Matba moves out of range.
A big left from Alkamid misses.
Alkamid throws a right and a left that Matba avoids nicely.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Alkamid throws a hook but Matba avoids it easily.
Matba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alkamid.
Alkamid misses with a lunging right hand
and Matba makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alkamid really felt that one!
Matba loads up on a big right hand but Alkamid slips the punch.
Alkamid lands a glancing blow to the side of Matba's head.
Matba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hadjiril Matba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alkamid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Matba tenderised Alkamid's leg. Alkamid is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cheikh Alkamid.
Well Alkamid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheikh Alkamid!
In defeat, Hadjiril Matba stepped up to the mic, saying 'chamba'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Romero (ranked 2867 p4p, 266 weight class) and Sekfed Liefde (ranked 3705 p4p, 326 weight class). Sekfed Liefde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Romero
vs
Liefde

190 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

210 cm
26
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sekfed Liefde!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liefde lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liefde.
Liefde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands.
Romero seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Liefde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
Liefde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liefde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero attempts a counter takedown but Liefde avoids it well and moves away.

Romero tries to keep at a distance but Liefde has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Liefde fails to land.
Romero tries to break free but Liefde pushes him back against the cage.
Liefde swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liefde taking a breather.

Romero drags the fight down to the ground.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liefde's guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero is in close to Liefde's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romero is in close to Liefde's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Liefde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Romero slips nicely into half guard.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Romero slips a nice elbow through Liefde's hands, connecting with Liefde's forehead.
Liefde trying to control from the bottom.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Liefde has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Liefde taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romero working Liefde over with strikes.

Liefde is rocked!
Romero lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Liefde quite badly. Liefde pulls Romero in close trying to recover. Romero postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Liefde on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Liefde doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Romero!