ICW-3 Cage Carnage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DINO HORVAT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferguingo Sergio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

HORVAT
vs
Sergio

200 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
222 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DINO HORVAT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ferguingo Sergio!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergio shoots in but HORVAT avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sergio tries for a takedown but HORVAT sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Sergio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows HORVAT to score an easy takedown into full guard.
HORVAT looking to pass the guard.
HORVAT trying to control but Sergio is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as HORVAT accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

HORVAT drops back looking for a leg! Sergio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sergio manages to kick HORVAT off! HORVAT jumps back into Sergio's guard.
Sergio is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
HORVAT postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

HORVAT drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and HORVAT jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
HORVAT wants to control from the top but Sergio keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
HORVAT gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sergio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
HORVAT tries to get to full guard but Sergio has control of the leg.
Sergio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with HORVAT. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
HORVAT works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HORVAT manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sergio is working to get back to half guard.
HORVAT throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sergio because HORVAT loaded up on that one.
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 DINO HORVAT will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

HORVAT closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sergio counters with a shoot takedown. HORVAT fights it but they end up in guard.
Sergio wanted to stand there but HORVAT had control of the position.
HORVAT is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
HORVAT will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergio won't allow HORVAT to get back to his feet.
Sergio trying to stand up but can't free himself from HORVAT's guard.

Sergio gets to his feet - HORVAT follows without any prompting.

HORVAT shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sergio is refusing to be controlled, as HORVAT sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergio moves into full guard.
HORVAT would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HORVAT missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
HORVAT lands a couple of digs.

HORVAT drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and HORVAT jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
HORVAT controls from within his opponent's guard.
HORVAT wants to stand but Sergio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferguingo Sergio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

HORVAT doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sergio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
HORVAT wants to sweep here but Sergio controlling him for the moment.
Sergio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sergio stands up out of HORVAT's guard for a moment - HORVAT manages to land a nice upkick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HORVAT tries to land a sweep but no joy.
HORVAT looking to control.
HORVAT trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HORVAT throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferguingo Sergio has got the better of the ground game so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sergio fails with the takedown
and HORVAT counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Ferguingo Sergio has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HORVAT shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sergio as he avoids it easily.
HORVAT throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sergio's waist but Sergio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing HORVAT off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DINO HORVAT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HORVAT looks to land a combination. Sergio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sergio misses with a takedown attempt

and HORVAT counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sergio!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HORVAT throws some wild stikes that Sergio manages to avoid easily.
Sergio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sergio is bucking up trying to escape but HORVAT cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
HORVAT cracks Sergio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
HORVAT with shots to the head and body - Sergio looks very uncomfortable down there.

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.
HORVAT working the ground and pound effectively.

HORVAT is working for a guillotine from mount but Sergio frees his head quite easily.

HORVAT has control of Sergio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sergio regains control of the situation pretty easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
DINO HORVAT showed his dominance in that final round.
Well HORVAT 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Wigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Wigger had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wigger
vs
Henderson

178 cm
24
166 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

174 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Wigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wigger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wigger.
Wigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Wigger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wigger off to one side.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wigger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson trying to control the action but Wigger is working from the bottom.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henderson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wigger reverses the position - he's now on top in Henderson's guard.
Henderson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wigger trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wigger thows a big elbow that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Wigger circles away.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Henderson lands with a kick to the temple. Wigger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Hans Wigger has been cut.
A jab from Wigger misses.
Wigger throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Henderson - that will leave a mark!
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed

and Wigger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wigger.
Wigger is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wigger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wigger 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.
Wigger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson is pulling down on Wigger's head. It's preventing any offense from Wigger, at least for the moment.
Wigger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Wigger postures up.

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

Wigger has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wigger's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wigger keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Wigger is looking to sweep but instead, Henderson has passed into half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Wigger is defending well.
Wigger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice 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.
Wigger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wigger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson is working to get back to half guard.
Wigger with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Wigger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Wigger shows good takedown defense.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wigger.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Wigger keeps it at a distance.
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wigger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henderson's guard now.
Wigger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wigger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wigger wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wigger misses with the combination.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Hans Wigger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Henderson.
Wigger looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.

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.
Wigger misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wigger is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Wigger circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
Henderson with a poor takedown

and Wigger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wigger wants to pass the guard but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henderson wants to stand but Wigger is controlling the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Wigger working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wigger working for submissions but it's allowed Henderson to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wigger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wigger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hans Wigger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson trying to control but Wigger is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Wigger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Wigger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wigger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Hans Wigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson fails with the takedown

and Wigger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson throws a strike from the bottom but Wigger passes into side control!
Henderson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wigger working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson pushes Wigger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wigger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wigger passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Henderson!
Henderson has given up his back.
Henderson wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wigger's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

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

Wigger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Henderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wigger.

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.

Henderson kicks Wigger off and gets back to his feet.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Wigger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Wigger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Henderson sprawls well initially but Wigger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Wigger is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wigger is working away from the top position though.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.

Henderson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wigger has passed into half guard!
Wigger is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wigger thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Wigger is working for a submission of some sort.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Wigger is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Wigger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wigger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Wigger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nate Cadwallader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Charles Dyer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Cadwallader
vs
Dyer

174 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nate Cadwallader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyer slips a jab and a cross from Cadwallader.
Dyer throws a body punch but Cadwallader moves out of range.
Cadwallader fails to land the takedown.
Cadwallader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cadwallader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dyer blocks a head kick by Cadwallader.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up but Dyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadwallader scores with a one two! Dyer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Charles Dyer has been cut.
Cadwallader swinging wildly here.
Dyer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cadwallader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dyer.
Cadwallader throws a head kick but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Dyer misses with an uppercut. Cadwallader saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Dyer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader throws a body kick that misses.
Cadwallader misses with a body kick.
Cadwallader lands with a nice combination. Dyer backs away looking to recover.
Dyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Dyer scores with a one two! Cadwallader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cadwallader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Dyer. Beautiful body shot.
Cadwallader slips a jab from Dyer.
Cadwallader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dyer throws out a loose jab but Cadwallader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadwallader misses with a combination
and Dyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cadwallader thinking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dyer!
Dyer loads up on a big right hand but Cadwallader slips the punch.
Dyer scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dyer.
Dyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer looks to land a right hand but Cadwallader moved out of range.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot.
Cadwallader shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cadwallader tries to clinch but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer swings for the body but Cadwallader moves out of range.
Cadwallader misses with the combination.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up
and Dyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Cadwallader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cadwallader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dyer scores with a jab.
Cadwallader throws a leg kick but Dyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dyer cracks Cadwallader with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charles Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadwallader slips a jab from Dyer.
Dyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dyer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer lands the left hand.
Cadwallader throws and low kick but Dyer moves out of range easily.
Dyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadwallader.
Cadwallader misses with a head kick.
Dyer misses with a straight right.
Dyer slips under a jab.
Dyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cadwallader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dyer scores with a jab to the body.
Dyer missing with a left hand there. Cadwallader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadwallader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cadwallader.
Dyer misses with a straight left.
Dyer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cadwallader had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cadwallader moves forwards but Dyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cadwallader misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Cadwallader.

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.
Cadwallader looks to land a combination but Dyer avoids it well.
Dyer throws a body punch but Cadwallader moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Dyer.
Cadwallader moves out of range of the strikes.
Dyer misses the jab.
Dyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dyer scores with a shot to the body.
Cadwallader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cadwallader somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Cadwallader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyer punishes Cadwallader's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Dyer.
A jab from Dyer finds it's way through Cadwallader's defenses.
Dyer lands a nice shot that snaps Cadwallader's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadwallader blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Dyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Dyer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cadwallader misses with a hook to the body
letting Dyer counter with a right hand.
Dyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dyer. Cadwallader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadwallader is looking to clinch but Dyer is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Dyer as Cadwallader shoots in.
Good shot there by Dyer.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadwallader moves away.
Cadwallader lands a jab-cross combination.
Dyer throws a jab when Cadwallader was well out of range.
Cadwallader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadwallader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charles Dyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dyer scores with a punch to the head.
Dyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cadwallader.

Cadwallader shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dyer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dyer trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer managing to control the position.

Cadwallader gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cadwallader misses with a combination
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Dyer.
Cadwallader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadwallader.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up.
Cadwallader misses with a combination
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer misses with a straight right.
Dyer misses with a wild body shot.
Cadwallader feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dyer's calf.
Dyer lunges at Cadwallader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cadwallader's hand.
Dyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadwallader.
Cadwallader closes the distance but Dyer moves to the side
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Dyer. Beautiful body shot.
Cadwallader staying out of range there.
Cadwallader slips under a jab.
Dyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dyer looks to land a left hand but Cadwallader moved out of range nicely.
Dyer misses with a looping right.
Dyer scores with a jab to the body.
Cadwallader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dyer looks to land a right hand but Cadwallader moved out of range.
Cadwallader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dyer but Dyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dyer cracks Cadwallader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cadwallader wants to clinch.
Cadwallader looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cadwallader throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cadwallader doesn't manage to clinch there - Dyer circles away.
Dyer lands a slapping body shot.
Dyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cadwallader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dyer misses with a hook. Cadwallader ducked under it nicely.
Cadwallader fails to land with a series of punches.
Cadwallader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dyer connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer stalks Cadwallader and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cadwallader's face. Cadwallader staggers backwards, shaken.
Dyer clobbers Cadwallader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cadwallader throws a head kick that misses.
Cadwallader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cadwallader scoring well with a low kick there.
Cadwallader shoots for a takedown but Dyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Cadwallader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dyer.
Dyer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cadwallader throws the left hand but Dyer avoids the punch easily.
Dyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dyer. Cadwallader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Cadwallader.
Cadwallader throws a leg kick but Dyer moved away.
Cadwallader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Cadwallader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Dyer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cadwallader misses with a combination
and Dyer counters with a nice body shot.
Cadwallader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nate Cadwallader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Dyer misses.
Cadwallader moves in looking to clinch but Dyer pushes him off.
Dyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cadwallader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadwallader on the side of the head.
Dyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cadwallader walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadwallader closes the distance but Dyer moves to the side
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cadwallader is looking to slow Dyer down with leg kicks.
Cadwallader has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cadwallader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dyer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cadwallader manages to avoid it.
Dyer missing with a left hand there. Cadwallader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dyer looks to land a left hand but Cadwallader moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cadwallader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cadwallader tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Dyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cadwallader misses with a few strikes there.
Cadwallader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dyer stalks Cadwallader and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cadwallader's face. Cadwallader staggers backwards, shaken.
Cadwallader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Cadwallader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadwallader there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dyer stuffs the takedown.
Cadwallader throws a head kick but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadwallader was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyer.

That's two 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.
Dyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cadwallader doesn't seem bothered though.
Cadwallader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyer manages to avoid it.
Dyer lands a jab to the nose.
Cadwallader misses with a series of wild punches.
Dyer throws a right hand that Cadwallader ducks under and follows up with a left that Cadwallader also avoids with ease.
Dyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dyer throws a looping overhand right but Cadwallader ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadwallader. Dyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadwallader motions for Dyer to come forward. Cadwallader throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cadwallader looks to land a combination but Dyer avoids it well.
Cadwallader throws a combination that misses
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cadwallader defending well as Dyer loads up on a big left hand.
Cadwallader needs to keep his hands up - Dyer had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Cadwallader.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer throws the left hand but Cadwallader avoids the punch easily.
Dyer scores with a punch to the head.
Cadwallader scores with a one two! Dyer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good work by Dyer as he checks the leg kick.
Cadwallader ducks under a wild hook from Dyer.
Cadwallader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cadwallader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dyer misses with an uppercut.
Cadwallader on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dyer checks a low kick from Cadwallader.
Dyer throws the left hand but Cadwallader avoids the punch easily.
Cadwallader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cadwallader throws a series of punches but Dyer avoids them all with ease.
Cadwallader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Cadwallader as he connects with a hook.
Dyer misses with a looping right.
Cadwallader throws a low kick, looking for Dyer's leg but Dyer calmly moves out of range.
Cadwallader throws a series of punches but Dyer moves out of range.
No luck for Cadwallader with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Dyer misses.

Cadwallader throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Cadwallader finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dyer wants to sweep here but Cadwallader controlling him for the moment.
Cadwallader postures up in Dyer's guard and throws a big left but Dyer blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Cadwallader showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cadwallader has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Cadwallader!

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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Koloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Verbruggen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remi Verbruggen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Koloff
vs
Verbruggen

214 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Koloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remi Verbruggen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verbruggen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koloff manages to avoid it.

Koloff moves into the clinch.
Koloff misses with some punches.
Verbruggen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koloff prevents it.

Koloff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koloff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbruggen.
Koloff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verbruggen at a distance.
A punch combination from Koloff misses.
Koloff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koloff looks to land a combination but Verbruggen avoids it well.

Koloff has Verbruggen up against the cage in a clinch.

Koloff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koloff scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Koloff.

Koloff clinches with his opponent.

Koloff drags the fight down to the ground.
Verbruggen stops Koloff from standing up.
Verbruggen wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
Koloff is looking to stand up but Verbruggen isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloff keeping moving, preventing Verbruggen from controlling successfully.
Verbruggen prevents Koloff from getting back to his feet.
Verbruggenis looking to pass into half guard but Koloff pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koloff is in guard.
Koloff wanted to stand there but Verbruggen had control of the position.

Verbruggen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verbruggen.
Koloff throws a right hand that Verbruggen ducks under and follows up with a left that Verbruggen also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

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.
Koloff lands a head kick. Verbruggen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Verbruggen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verbruggen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verbruggen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Verbruggen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verbruggen misses the shot to the body.
Koloff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Verbruggen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koloff lands a nice hook to Verbruggen's body. Verbruggen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verbruggen looks gassed!
Koloff throws a right and a left that Verbruggen avoids nicely.
Verbruggen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koloff moves away.
Koloff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vladimir Koloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbruggen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verbruggen slips a jab and a cross from Koloff.
Koloff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koloff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verbruggen.
Koloff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koloff punishes Verbruggen's body with a nice straight punch.
Koloff is looking to clinch but Verbruggen is avoiding it.
Koloff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verbruggen's calf.
Verbruggen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koloff lands a nice hook to Verbruggen's body. Verbruggen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verbruggen takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koloff throws a combination. Verbruggen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koloff connects with a solid leg kick.
Verbruggen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koloff.

Koloff closes the distance and pushes Verbruggen back into the cage.
Koloff lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Remi Verbruggen has been cut.

Koloff breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koloff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koloff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koloff lands with a nice combination. Verbruggen backs away looking to recover.
Koloff is looking to wear down Verbruggen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koloff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koloff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koloff scores with a three punch combo!
Koloff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koloff cracks a nice hook into Verbruggen's ribs.
Koloff thumps Verbruggen with a low kick.
Koloff misses with a wild combination.
Koloff tries to clinch there but Verbruggen circles away.
Koloff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Verbruggen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koloff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koloff works Verbruggen's body with a nice hook.

Koloff clinches up against the cage.
Koloff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Verbruggen up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short uppercut from Koloff.
Koloff tries to stall but Verbruggen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Verbruggen is trying to break the clinch but Koloff has him pressed against the cage.
Koloff pushes Verbruggen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Koloff manages to break the clinch.

Koloff gets a clinch.

Koloff pulls guard effortlessly.
Verbruggen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Verbruggen won't allow Koloff to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verbruggen wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Koloff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remi Verbruggen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Verbruggen misses the jab.
Koloff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koloff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Verbruggen tries a head kick but it misses.
Koloff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verbruggen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koloff.
Verbruggen throws a big shot that misses.
Koloff jabs at Verbruggen's body.
Koloff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koloff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koloff lands with a nice body kick.
Vladimir Koloff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koloff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koloff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koloff lands a high kick!
Vladimir Koloff is winning the standup battle so far.
Verbruggen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koloff tries to bum rush Verbruggen with a series of wild strikes but Verbruggen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verbruggen takes one to the side of the head.
Verbruggen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Koloff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verbruggen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Verbruggen is breathing heavily.

Koloff gets a clinch.
Verbruggen blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbruggen letting Koloff take a breather here.
Koloff stalling in the clinch but Verbruggen improves position.
Koloff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Verbruggen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koloff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verbruggen doesn't seem bothered though.
Verbruggen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koloff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Verbruggen jabs at Koloff's body.
Verbruggen throws an overhand right that lands on Koloff's shoulder, as Koloff tries to avoid the shot.
Koloff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verbruggen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koloff throws a shot to the body.
Verbruggen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koloff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koloff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verbruggen.
Koloff misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Koloff both land. Nice combination.
Koloff lands with a nice combination. Verbruggen backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koloff swinging wildly here.
Koloff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Verbruggen throws a head kick that misses.
Koloff stalks Verbruggen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Verbruggen's face. Verbruggen staggers backwards, shaken.

Koloff moves into range and clinches up with Verbruggen.

Koloff successfully pulls guard.
Verbruggen stops Koloff from standing up.
Verbruggen tries to free his leg and advance position but Koloff is retaining full guard.
Verbruggen wants to control from the top but Koloff keeps moving.
Verbruggen wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
Koloff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbruggen can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbruggen slips nicely into half guard.
Verbruggen is keen to just control but Koloff is a slippery customer.
Koloff wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koloff takes one on the button.
Koloff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbruggen moves away.
Verbruggen throws a hook but Koloff avoids it easily.
Koloff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Koloff.

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.
Koloff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verbruggen throws out a powerful jab.
Koloff tries to bum rush Verbruggen with a series of wild strikes but Verbruggen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verbruggen throws a right hand that Koloff ducks under and follows up with a left that Koloff also avoids with ease.
Koloff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verbruggen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verbruggen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koloff is out of range.
Koloff throws a shot to the body.

Koloff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verbruggen, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koloff throws an elbow but misses.
Koloff prevents Verbruggen from breaking the clinch.
Verbruggen tries to break the clinch but Koloff is controlling the position.
Koloff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verbruggen is defending well for now.
Verbruggen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koloff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbruggen is pressed up against the cage. Koloff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verbruggen down to the mat. Verbruggen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Koloff.
Verbruggen misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Verbruggen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Koloff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Remi Verbruggen's cut.
That's time! Koloff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

No joy there for Koloff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koloff is working the combinations to good effect here.
Verbruggen misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koloff.
A punch combination from Koloff misses.
Koloff wants to clinch up but Verbruggen keeps it at a distance.
Koloff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Verbruggen.
Koloff lands with a shot to the body.
Koloff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verbruggen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koloff tries to clinch but Verbruggen moves out of range.
Koloff lands a nice shot to the body.
Koloff connects with a high kick.
Koloff throws a series of punches but Verbruggen avoids them all with ease.
Koloff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verbruggen.
Verbruggen fails to land with a series of punches.
Koloff lands a nice shot to the body.
Koloff lands with a shot to the body.
Koloff digs a good hook to Verbruggen's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Koloff.
A right-left combo lands from Koloff.
Koloff lands a head kick. Verbruggen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloff scores with a head kick.
A combination from Koloff does no damage.
Koloff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verbruggen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Verbruggen.
Danga de danga de dang - Koloff scores with a four punch combination!
Koloff thuds his shin into the meat of Verbruggen's side.
Verbruggen throws a right hand that Koloff ducks under and follows up with a left that Koloff also avoids with ease.
Koloff lands a body shot.
Koloff throws a series of punches but Verbruggen moves out of range.
Koloff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verbruggen at a distance.

Koloff drives through and clinches with Verbruggen against the cage.
Koloff is working for takedown but Verbruggen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koloff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Verbruggen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Verbruggen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koloff swings wildly with an uppercut but Verbruggen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koloff digs a right hand underneath Verbruggen's ribcage. Verbruggen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koloff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Verbruggen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbruggen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koloff is trying to stall.
Koloff wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Koloff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verbruggen tries to score a body lock takedown but Koloff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koloff wants to stall.
Koloff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Verbruggen.
Verbruggen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koloff gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Koloff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verbruggen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koloff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koloff is looking to clinch.
Koloff misses with a jab, cross combination.

Koloff forces Verbruggen back against the cage and clinches.
Koloff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Verbruggen blocks it with crossed arms.
Koloff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Verbruggen is keeping busy.
Verbruggen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Verbruggen is trying to break the clinch but Koloff has him pressed against the cage.
Koloff has Verbruggen pressed against the cage, preventing Verbruggen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Koloff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koloff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verbruggen fails to land with a series of punches.
Vladimir Koloff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verbruggen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

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.
Verbruggen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koloff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Koloff does no damage.
Koloff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Verbruggen.
No joy there for Koloff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verbruggen misses the shot to the body.
Verbruggen throws a looping overhand right but Koloff ducks down to avoid it.
Verbruggen misses with a low kick.
Koloff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verbruggen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Verbruggen misses with a wild combination.
Koloff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verbruggen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koloff.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Verbruggen!
Koloff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koloff tries a head kick but it misses.
Koloff wants to clinch up but Verbruggen keeps it at a distance.
Verbruggen throws a jab but it's blocked by Koloff.
Remi Verbruggen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verbruggen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Koloff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koloff 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Koloff!

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A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slippery Thang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Keane has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Keane
vs
Thang

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slippery Thang!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thang closes the distance and clinches.
Keane looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like John Keane has been cut.
Keane wants a takedown.
Thang lands an elbow just above Keane 's eye.

John Keane's cut is getting worse.
Keane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

John Keane's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jeez, John Keane's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Keane's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slippery Thang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Varas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Costa
vs
Varas

187 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timmy Varas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Varas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Costa did well to prevent Varas getting side control.
Varas stalling.
Costa is staying active underneath Varas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Varas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Costa's head.
Varas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Costa's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
I looks like Varas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa won't allow Varas to pass to mount.
Varas is looking to take a break and control but Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varas stalling away here and it's allowed Costa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Varas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Timmy Varas.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face as Varas controls the position.
Costa is trying to get back to half guard.
Varas throws a strike aimed at the side of Costa's head but Costa avoids it well.

Varas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Costa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Varas scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Varas trying to control the action but Costa is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Varas darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Varas has the dominant position.
Costa gets through Varas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

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.
Varas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costa prevents it.
Varas wants a takedown but no success here.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Varas has double underhooks.
Varas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ricardo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Varas.
Varas fails with a takedown attempt.
Costa misses with a hook. Varas ducked under it nicely.
Varas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Varas persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Varas dominated that round.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Varas fails with the takedown.

Varas gets the takedown into side control.
Costa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Varas is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Costa reverses the position - he's now on top in Varas's guard.
Costa stands up over Varas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Costa stands up over Varas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Varas is retaining full guard.
Costa is looking to stand up but Varas won't let him.
Varas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varas is pulling down on Costa's head to control his posture.
Varas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Costa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt

and Varas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Costa is trying to control the position but Varas postures up.
Costa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Varas from standing up.
Costa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Varas!
Costa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Costa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Varas working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa with a couple of short strikes.
Costa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Varas tries to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Varas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Costa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Varas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Varas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Varas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Varas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Varas is bucking up trying to escape but Costa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa lands a nice shot to the head.
Varas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Varas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Costa cracks Varas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Costa raining down shots from the mount!
Costa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Varas is looking to escape.
Varas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Costa working Varas over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timmy Varas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Costa misses with a body shot.

Varas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Varas 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.
Costa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Varas is controlling him.

Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Varas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varas trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Costa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two 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.
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa looks to land a combination but Varas avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varas.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Timmy Varas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Varas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Varas wants to clinch.
Varas shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varas tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ricardo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Varas.
Varas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily.
Varas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varas.
Costa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Varas's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Costa as Varas shoots in.
Varas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Varas misses with a takedown attempt
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Varas shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Varas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Varas misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Costa as Varas shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varas closes the distance and clinches up with Costa, looking for a takedown. Varas pushes Costa against the cage but Costa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Varas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa blocks a head kick by Varas.
Varas shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Varas has a takedown stuffed.
Costa misses with a kick to the body

and Varas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Varas.
Varas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Varas trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Ricardo Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varas stays in close to Costa's body and controls the position.
Timmy Varas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Varas from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Varas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Varas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Varas!