QFC Tournament 895 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BigTam Showsyehowtopunch (ranked 5441 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frances Tsitsipas (ranked 5329 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Showsyehowtopunch
vs
Tsitsipas

180 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frances Tsitsipas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Showsyehowtopunch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tsitsipas quickly recovers to half guard.
Tsitsipas is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsitsipas is trying to maintain the position but Showsyehowtopunch is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsitsipas is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsitsipas keeping hold of Showsyehowtopunch's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Showsyehowtopunch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsitsipas keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsitsipas tries to roll over but Showsyehowtopunch keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsitsipas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tsitsipas.
Tsitsipas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tsitsipas controls Showsyehowtopunch momentarily but Showsyehowtopunch frees himself.
Tsitsipas keeping full guard, as Showsyehowtopunch tries to pass.
Showsyehowtopunch pushing down on Tsitsipas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsitsipas trying to hold on to Showsyehowtopunch's head to control him but Showsyehowtopunch postures up.
Showsyehowtopunch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsitsipas is trying to control but can't.
Tsitsipas is concentrating on defense, preventing Showsyehowtopunch from advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tsitsipas wants to control but Showsyehowtopunch is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Showsyehowtopunch scoring well with a low kick there.

Showsyehowtopunch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tsitsipas wants to control but Showsyehowtopunch is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsitsipas is looking to improve his position.
Showsyehowtopunch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsitsipas keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Showsyehowtopunch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tsitsipas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Showsyehowtopunch is trying to control. Tsitsipas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsitsipas wants to improve his position but Showsyehowtopunch is controlling well.
Tsitsipas is controlling Showsyehowtopunch's trapped leg to prevent Showsyehowtopunch from advancing to side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Showsyehowtopunch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Showsyehowtopunch wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsitsipas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Showsyehowtopunch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tsitsipas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tsitsipas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Showsyehowtopunch's best efforts.

Tsitsipas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Showsyehowtopunch passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Showsyehowtopunch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a front kick that sends Tsitsipas stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Showsyehowtopunch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsitsipas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Showsyehowtopunch is in Tsitsipas's guard.
Tsitsipas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsitsipas holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsitsipas controls Showsyehowtopunch momentarily but Showsyehowtopunch frees himself.
Showsyehowtopunch 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.
Tsitsipas working a defensive guard but Showsyehowtopunch passes into half guard.
Tsitsipas is concentrating on defense, preventing Showsyehowtopunch from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsitsipas is trying to control but can't.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a strike but Tsitsipas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tsitsipas keeping moving, preventing Showsyehowtopunch from controlling successfully.
Tsitsipas pulls Showsyehowtopunch in to control the position.
Tsitsipas wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tsitsipas looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsitsipas throws a head kick that misses.

Showsyehowtopunch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsitsipas wants to sweep here but Showsyehowtopunch controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to stand but Tsitsipas is controlling from the bottom.
Showsyehowtopunch won't allow Tsitsipas to sweep him here.
Showsyehowtopunch wants to pass the guard but Tsitsipas is keeping the position.
Showsyehowtopunch is fighting to break Tsitsipas's control of his arms but Tsitsipas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tsitsipas is continuing to stall.
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsitsipas is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsitsipas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Showsyehowtopunch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

Showsyehowtopunch shoots in and gets a takedown into Tsitsipas's guard.
Showsyehowtopunch stopping the sweep attempt from Tsitsipas.
Showsyehowtopunch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsitsipas is keeping the position for now.
Tsitsipas is trying to control the position but Showsyehowtopunch postures up.
Tsitsipas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Showsyehowtopunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsitsipas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsitsipas looking to control.
Tsitsipas seems keen to control Showsyehowtopunch's posture.

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

Showsyehowtopunch dives in and scores a takedown into Tsitsipas's guard.
Tsitsipas managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BigTam Showsyehowtopunch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Showsyehowtopunch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Tsitsipas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tsitsipas lands in his opponent's guard.
Showsyehowtopunch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsitsipas is pushing down on Showsyehowtopunch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Showsyehowtopunch is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsitsipas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Showsyehowtopunch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Showsyehowtopunch is trying to maintain the position but Tsitsipas is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsitsipas wants to control but Showsyehowtopunch is keeping him busy.
Showsyehowtopunch is looking for a sweep. Tsitsipas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsitsipas content to control rather than advance.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to roll over but Tsitsipas keeps him under control.
Showsyehowtopunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsitsipas can do to turn this around?
Tsitsipas wants to control but Showsyehowtopunch is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsitsipas stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a solid leg kick but Tsitsipas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Showsyehowtopunch.
Despite the aggression on Tsitsipas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tsitsipas shoots in looking for a takedown but Showsyehowtopunch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsitsipas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Showsyehowtopunch darts in and clinches Tsitsipas up against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch trying to control but Tsitsipas is working from the bottom.
Showsyehowtopunch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsitsipas is keeping the position for now.
Tsitsipas wants to sweep here but Showsyehowtopunch controlling him for the moment.
Tsitsipas is trying to keep Showsyehowtopunch in close.
Showsyehowtopunch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tsitsipas controlling Showsyehowtopunch's posture.
Frances Tsitsipas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Showsyehowtopunch here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Showsyehowtopunch preventing the sweep.

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

Tsitsipas looking to score a takedown here. Showsyehowtopunch is defending well but Tsitsipas drives through and ends up in Showsyehowtopunch's guard.
Tsitsipas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsitsipas wants to control from the top but Showsyehowtopunch keeps moving.
Showsyehowtopunch is looking to stand up but Tsitsipas isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsitsipas is in close to Showsyehowtopunch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsitsipas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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 BigTam Showsyehowtopunch.
Well Showsyehowtopunch 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!

BigTam Showsyehowtopunch wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Armbar (ranked 5465 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Snyder (ranked 5128 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Armbar
vs
Snyder

167 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Armbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Armbar. Those never looked like landing.
Armbar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snyder.
Snyder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armbar.
Some wild striking there from Armbar.
Armbar throws a series of punches but Snyder moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Armbar. Those never looked like landing.
Andrew Armbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snyder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armbar swivels and escapes.

Snyder drives through with a takedown into guard.

Armbar has his feet on Snyder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armbar fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Snyder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Snyder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Armbar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Armbar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Armbar won't allow Snyder to pass to mount.
Snyder stops Armbar from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snyder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armbar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snyder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armbar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Snyder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armbar sees it coming and defends easily.
Snyder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Armbar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Armbar is breathing heavily.
Snyder content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armbar pushes Snyder off looking to stand but Snyder dives back in and keeps control.

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

Snyder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snyder looking for a takedown.
Snyder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andrew Armbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Snyder.
Snyder stalling.

Snyder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Armbar uses from the top position.
Snyder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Armbar tries to stand but Snyder is controlling from the bottom.
Snyder trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snyder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snyder trying to control the position here.
Snyder 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.
Armbar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snyder is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snyder circles away quickly and effectively.
Snyder tries to counter with a clinch but Armbar shakes him off and moves away.
Snyder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armbar misses with a double jab.

Snyder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armbar did well to prevent Snyder getting side control.
Snyder wants to pass to mount but Armbar is defending the position.

Snyder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armbar is just riding it out for now. Snyder eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armbar is looking to escape.
Snyder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snyder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snyder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Armbar taking some punishment here, with Snyder in his half guard.
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 Andrew Armbar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Armbar throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Armbar misses.

Snyder has closed the distance and engaged Armbar in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snyder.
Snyder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snyder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armbar smiles and moves away.
Snyder darts in looking for a takedown but Armbar gets double underhooks and turns Snyder into the cage.
Andrew Armbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Snyder.

Snyder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Armbar is trying to stand up here but Snyder is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snyder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wesley Snyder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armbar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armbar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snyder scores with a couple of nice shots.

Snyder is looking for a kimura here.

Armbar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Snyder keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Snyder is trying to drag Armbar to the mat but Armbar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snyder is struggling to control the position.
Snyder just leaning against Armbar, taking a breather.
Snyder continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Snyder controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Snyder.
Snyder tries to pull guard but Armbar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Snyder stalls.
Armbar is pressed up against the cage. Snyder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armbar down to the mat. Armbar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snyder lands a nice looking body shot.
Armbar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snyder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snyder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Armbar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Snyder clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snyder.
Snyder stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snyder manages to pull guard.
Armbar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Snyder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snyder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armbar's guard.

Snyder advances position into side control!
Snyder working the body and head with strikes.
Snyder happy to just control the position for now.
Snyder tries to move to mount but Armbar blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Snyder stalls from top position.
Snyder tries to score with some ground and pound. Armbar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Armbar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Snyder is controlling him well.
Armbar is letting Snyder control him for a moment.
Snyder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Armbar down.
Snyder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Snyder tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Snyder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Snyder rushes Armbar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snyder taking a breather.
Snyder jumps guard but Armbar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Armbar being controlled against the cage.
Snyder jumps guard but Armbar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armbar is trying to break the clinch but Snyder has him pressed against the cage.
Armbar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrew Armbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Snyder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armbar prevents the takedown attempt.
Armbar can't break the clinch.
Snyder lands with a left to the head.
Snyder stalls.
Armbar prevents the takedown attempt.
Snyder jumps guard but Armbar stands there with Snyder around his waist. Snyder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Snyder jumps guard.
Armbar tries to stand but Snyder is controlling from the bottom.

Armbar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snyder, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder dodges the punch combination from Armbar.
Snyder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armbar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Snyder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Armbar's guard.
Snyder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armbar wants to stand and escape but Snyder is having none of it.
Snyder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snyder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armbar's guard.
Armbar pushes Snyder off looking to stand but Snyder dives back in and keeps control.
Snyder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Snyder is looking to advance position but Armbar won't allow it.
Armbar is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Snyder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Armbar is trying to stand up here but Snyder is controlling him well.
Snyder tries to pass to full mount but Armbar defends it.
Snyder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armbar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snyder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armbar has time to react.
Wesley Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armbar swinging wildly here.
Armbar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Snyder with that takedown attempt.
Armbar falls off balance throwing a combination

and Snyder counters with a shoot takedown. Armbar fights it but they end up in guard.
Snyder controlling from the top position.
Snyder cracks Armbar with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder prevents Armbar from getting back to his feet.
Armbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snyder controls the pace.
Andrew Armbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snyder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snyder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Wesley Snyder!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Wesley Snyder!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Wesley Snyder!

Wesley Snyder wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Hayes (ranked 5339 p4p, 516 weight class) and Grapple Apple (ranked 3400 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hayes
vs
Apple

185 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunner Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grapple Apple!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses with the combination.
Apple takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hayes lands with a right and another and another! Apple is in big trouble! Hayes lands again and this time it's lights out for Apple! A quality knockout there for Hayes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunner Hayes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Post Op Tranny (ranked 5416 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Sokolov (ranked 5325 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sokolov's choice of entrance music: Welcome to the Jungle. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Op Tranny
vs
Sokolov

185 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
21
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Post Op Tranny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sokolov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tranny to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tranny forces his way into half guard.

Tranny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Tranny is looking for a kimura here.

Tranny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sokolov sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sokolov is defending against the submission attempts here by Tranny.
Sokolov wants to control but Tranny is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tranny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Tranny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Tranny is trying to work for a kimura but Sokolov is defending well.

Tranny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sokolov defends it well.
Sokolov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tranny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Tranny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sokolov defends it well.
Sokolov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Tranny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sokolov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tranny.

Tranny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sokolov defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tranny seems to be working for a kimura but Sokolov defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Tranny is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep. Tranny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokolov trying to control but Tranny postures up.

Tranny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Tranny wants to work for an arm triangle but Sokolov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tranny is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokolov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Tranny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tranny tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokolov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tranny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sokolov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sokolov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tranny is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tranny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tranny showed some decent athleticism there.
Tranny tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokolov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov is trying to stand up here but Tranny is controlling him well.
Tranny wants to control but Sokolov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tranny stops Sokolov from getting back to his feet.
Sokolov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Tranny 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! Sokolov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Post Op Tranny!
The defeated Alexei Sokolov had this to say: 'I lost, but I am gonna come back and kick some ass, that's all you can do'.

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobiji Matifi (ranked 5222 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Dillinger (ranked 5132 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Matifi
vs
Dillinger

185 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matifi.
No luck for Dillinger with that takedown attempt.
Dillinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matifi is looking to clinch but Dillinger is avoiding it.
Matifi closes the distance and clinches up with Dillinger, looking for a takedown. Matifi pushes Dillinger against the cage but Dillinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matifi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger with the counter takedown but Matifi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matifi misses with a head kick.

Matifi gets tackled into the cage by Dillinger. Dillinger maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dillinger.
Dillinger is trying to pull guard but Matifi has him pressed against the cage.
Matifi is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matifi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobiji Matifi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Dillinger.

Dillinger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matifi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Dillinger working for a triangle but Matifi defends it easily.

Dillinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matifi defends well.
Dillinger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Matifi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Matifi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matifi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillinger throwing strikes from guard but Matifi blocks nicely.
Matifi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Matifi is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is looking to control Matifi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dillinger avoid being mounted?
Dillinger is refusing to be controlled, as Matifi sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dillinger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matifi throwing shots but Dillinger is blocking nicely.
Dillinger is controlling Matifi's trapped leg to prevent Matifi from advancing to side control.
Dillinger tries to get to full guard but Matifi has control of the leg.
Dillinger is looking to escape.
Dillinger is looking to control Matifi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dillinger avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dillinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matifi.
Dillinger is staying active underneath Matifi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dillinger rushes Matifi and presses him up against the cage.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matifi trying to land knees to the body.
Matifi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dillinger.

Dillinger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Matifi gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matifi trying to control the position here.
Dillinger throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matifi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dillinger counters with a straight right hand.
Matifi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown.
Matifi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobiji Matifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matifi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillinger, which made it look bad.
Matifi sets himself, and Dillinger steps forward looking for the clinch! Matifi avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matifi tries for a takedown but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dillinger lands with a nice body punch.
Dillinger shoots in but Matifi avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matifi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Matifi has Dillinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dillinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Matifi prevents the takedown attempt.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matifi smiles and moves away.
Dillinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matifi's waist but Matifi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillinger off to one side.
Matifi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matifi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobiji Matifi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matifi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillinger, which made it look bad.
Matifi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillinger circles away quickly and effectively.

Dillinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Matifi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matifi shoots in for a double leg but Dillinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dillinger lands a jab to Matifi's midsection.
Matifi throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Matifi tries to clinch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Matifi sets himself, and Dillinger steps forward looking for the clinch! Matifi avoids it this time.
Matifi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matifi avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillinger instigates a clinch.

Dillinger drags the fight down to the ground.
Dillinger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Matifi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dillinger to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Matifi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dillinger pulls down on the head and he's put Matifi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Dillinger!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Rambo (ranked 5280 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vee Tanner (ranked 5372 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rambo
vs
Tanner

173 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scotty Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vee Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rambo gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.

Tanner breaks the clinch.
Tanner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Rambo avoids it.

Rambo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tanner!
Tanner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Rambo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tanner is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tanner flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rambo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tanner and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rambo slips an arm under Tanner chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rambo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rambo is squeezing on Tanner like an anaconda would it's prey. Tanner fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scotty Rambo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Carter (ranked 5131 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Furgeson (ranked 5463 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Carter
vs
Furgeson

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Furgeson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter blocks a head kick by Furgeson.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Furgeson. Furgeson gets slowly back to his feet.
Furgeson shoots in but no luck this time.
Furgeson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Nick Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Furgeson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Furgeson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Furgeson clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furgeson wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Furgeson has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Furgeson prevents it.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Furgeson.
Furgeson is pressed up against the cage. Carter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Furgeson down to the mat. Furgeson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Furgeson with a poor takedown

and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
Carter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Carter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Furgeson uses from the top position.
Furgeson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carter managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furgeson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furgeson is one step ahead there.
Furgeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furgeson is fighting to break Carter's control of his arms but Carter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Furgeson misses with a head kick.
Carter feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carter is defended easily by Furgeson.

Carter has Furgeson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four 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.

Furgeson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Furgeson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter scores with a jab.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furgeson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Furgeson fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter is looking to counter the offense by Furgeson and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Furgeson tries to get set, Carter tries to push him back and clinch up but Furgeson manages to avoid the attempt.
Furgeson tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furgeson can do to turn this around?

Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Furgeson is defending well.

Furgeson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Furgeson.
Joe Furgeson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgeson tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Furgeson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Furgeson as he avoids it easily.
Furgeson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Furgeson.

Furgeson has managed to clinch.
Furgeson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Furgeson.
Nick Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Furgeson.
Carter prevents a body shot from Furgeson.
Furgeson is trying to maintain a safe position but Carter gets an underhook and turns Furgeson into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Furgeson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Furgeson breaks from the clinch.
Furgeson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Furgeson as he avoids it easily.

Carter darts in and clinches Furgeson up against the cage.
Furgeson trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Furgeson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carter.
Carter has Furgeson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Furgeson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carter leaning against his opponent.

Furgeson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter looks for a takedown but Furgeson sprawls well.
Furgeson with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Furgeson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Carter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Furgeson shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Furgeson manages to circle out of the way.

Furgeson moves into the clinch.
Furgeson has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.

Furgeson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Carter has Furgeson up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Furgeson avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.

Furgeson decides to pull guard.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Furgeson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Furgeson has wrist control.
Furgeson pulls Carter in close to his closed guard and prevents Carter from doing any damage or advancing position.

Carter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furgeson is trying to keep Carter in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Furgeson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Furgeson defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Furgeson as he jumps to the side.
Carter sets himself, and Furgeson steps forward looking for the clinch! Carter avoids it this time.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Furgeson's waist but Furgeson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Carter shoots and misses
and Furgeson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furgeson dives in for a single leg takedown but Carter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Furgeson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
Carter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Furgeson sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgeson tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Furgeson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furgeson off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tried to score with a low kick but Furgeson checks it.

Furgeson clinches.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Furgeson tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter working hard to break the clinch.
Furgeson is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Furgeson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter tries to pull guard but Furgeson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carter is working for takedown but Furgeson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Furgeson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.

Furgeson has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter stalling against the cage.
Furgeson blocks a body shot from Carter.

Furgeson successfully pulls guard.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furgeson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furgeson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Carter is not content to let Furgeson control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furgeson is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter manages to get to full guard.
Furgeson tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Furgeson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter controlling Furgeson's posture.
Furgeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe Furgeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter dives in for a single leg takedown but Furgeson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Furgeson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Furgeson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Nick Carter!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Nick Carter!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Joe Furgeson!

Nick Carter wins by split decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Killer (ranked 5348 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ima Scrapper (ranked 5371 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Killer
vs
Scrapper

185 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Psycho Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ima Scrapper!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scrapper takes the fight into the clinch.
Killer is trying to drag Scrapper to the mat but Scrapper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

Killer clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scrapper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scrapper pushes off an throws an elbow but Killer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Killer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scrapper pulls his leg out and moves away.

Scrapper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Scrapper tries to stand but Killer is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrapper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Scrapper trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Killer lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer landing some decent shots from guard.
Scrapper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scrapper has momentary wrist control but Killer slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Killer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scrapper can't keep his opponent in guard - Killer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Killer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Killer is trying to control the action in half guard but Scrapper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Killer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Killer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scrapper!
Killer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Killer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Scrapper's face.

Scrapper is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scrapper can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Killer! Scrapper is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Psycho Killer!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
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