UnderGround FC 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Navas (ranked 3945 p4p, 412 weight class) and Nick Lucas Ii (ranked 3992 p4p, 417 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 Nick Lucas Ii was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Navas
vs
Lucas Ii

180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Navas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Lucas Ii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas Ii misses with a head kick.
Lucas Ii checks a low kick from Navas.
Lucas Ii tries to clinch but Navas moves out of range.
Pedro Navas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas Ii connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucas Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navas defends well and Lucas Ii ends up having to push Navas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Navas has Lucas Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucas Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Navas won't allow it.
Navas lands a body punch.
Navas lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Navas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Navas.
Lucas Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Navas to keep the fight standing.
Navas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lucas Ii is trying to force a seperation but Navas has the dominant position.
A short left from Navas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Ii tries to break the clinch but Navas is controlling the position.
Navas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Navas digs a right hand into Lucas Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucas Ii's gas tank.
Lucas Ii wants to break free but Navas has control.
Lucas Ii is trying to stall.
Navas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Navas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Navas.
Navas digs a right hand into Lucas Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucas Ii's gas tank.
Lucas Ii looks winded!
Lucas Ii wants to break free but Navas has control.
Navas lands with a short shot to the head.
Navas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Lucas Ii is rocked!
Navas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucas Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Navas finish him?
Navas throws a big uppercut that drops Lucas Ii! More strikes from Navas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lucas Ii lies dazed against the cage as Navas celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Navas!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Nakamura (ranked 3634 p4p, 128 weight class) and Rodimus Prime (ranked 3727 p4p, 129 weight class). Shane Nakamura has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Nakamura
vs
Prime

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime stuffs the takedown.

Prime darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
Prime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prime fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Prime rushes Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Prime breaks the clinch.
Nakamura looks for a takedown but Prime sprawls well.
Prime tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prime somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Prime gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura has a takedown stuffed.
Prime changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakamura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prime avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamura dives in for a single leg takedown but Prime sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prime but Prime pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prime circles away.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Nakamura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Prime manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nakamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shane Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nakamura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prime's guard.

Prime pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura goes for a double leg but Prime avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prime continues to drive forward.

Prime closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Prime is keen to just control but Nakamura is a slippery customer.

Nakamura has one foot on Prime's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Prime, which made it look bad.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prime misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Nakamura as Prime shoots in.

Nakamura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Nakamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prime has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Nakamura.
Prime is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodimus Prime dominated that round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nakamura tries for a takedown but Prime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Prime scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet here but Prime is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nakamura's back.
Nakamura trying to get back to his feet but Prime is in full control for now.
Prime struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura trying to get back to his feet but Prime is in full control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Nakamura right now.
Prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura staying busy and making it hard for Prime to control.
Prime is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Prime has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nakamura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nakamura is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rodimus Prime has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nakamura manages to stand up with Prime still on his back. Eventually Prime drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Nakamura dives in for a single leg takedown but Prime sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakamura goes for a double leg but Prime avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prime continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura dives in and grabs Prime's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prime pushes down on Nakamura's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Prime rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the cage.
Nakamura has Prime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Prime manages to get underhooks.
Prime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Prime pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nakamura is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Prime presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Prime working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Prime shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodimus Prime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Prime is looking to clinch.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Prime tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura shoots in but Prime avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prime tries to counter by closing the distance.
Prime looks for a takedown but Nakamura sprawls well.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prime as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Prime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakamura sets himself, and Prime steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakamura avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.

Prime has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nakamura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

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

Prime bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prime defends it nicely.
Prime fails with the takedown.
Shane Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prime throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Shane Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Prime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodimus Prime seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Nakamura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prime is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prime avoid being mounted?
Prime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura pushes down on Prime's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prime on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura misses with a head shot. Prime uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Shane Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodimus Prime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodimus Prime!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob The Stranger (ranked 4951 p4p, 456 weight class) and Spanky Loco (ranked 2381 p4p, 287 weight class). Spanky Loco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

The Stranger
vs
Loco

195 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
209 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob The Stranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Spanky Loco!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Stranger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Bob The Stranger has been cut.
The Stranger looks to throw the jab but Loco is out of range.
Loco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Stranger.
Loco shoots in but no luck this time.
Loco throws a head kick but The Stranger moves out of range.
Nice body punch from The Stranger.
The Stranger throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Spanky Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Stranger but The Stranger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from The Stranger misses the target.
Loco avoids the body shot from The Stranger.

Loco closes the distance and pushes The Stranger back into the cage.
Loco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Stranger to keep the fight standing.
Bob The Stranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Loco.
Loco jumps guard but The Stranger stands there with Loco around his waist. Loco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Stranger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Loco pulls guard successfully.
Loco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Loco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Stranger defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Loco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Stranger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco is pulling down on The Stranger's head to control his posture.

Loco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think The Stranger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Loco has tightened it up now! The Stranger should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spanky Loco!
A victorious Spanky Loco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rosenthal (ranked 2885 p4p, 265 weight class) and Arslan Yildirim (ranked 3733 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rosenthal
vs
Yildirim

168 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Rosenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arslan Yildirim!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yildirim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rosenthal on his heels. He'll look to pass Rosenthal's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rosenthal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rosenthal controlling the position.
Yildirim postures up in Rosenthal's guard and throws a big left but Rosenthal blocks it.
Yildirim throws a big elbow that misses.
Yildirim stands up over Rosenthal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yildirim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yildirim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yildirim throws a strike but Rosenthal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rosenthal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yildirim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosenthal has managed to get both his arms back between Yildirim's legs - danger averted.
Rosenthal trying to control but Yildirim is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yildirim wants to sweep but no luck.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Yildirim working for a triangle but Rosenthal defends it easily.

Yildirim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosenthal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.

Yildirim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenthal defends well.
Rosenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rosenthal stands up out of Yildirim's guard for a moment - Yildirim manages to land a nice upkick.

Yildirim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yildirim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yildirim misses with a takedown

and Rosenthal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yildirim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Yildirim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rosenthal counters with a big head kick but Yildirim shrugs it off.
Yildirim with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rosenthal counters with a single leg into guard. Yildirim didn't expect that.
Johnny Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arslan Yildirim.
Rosenthal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rosenthal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yildirim for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosenthal trying to control but Yildirim is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yildirim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yildirim looking for a sweep. Not yet Yildirim, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

Rosenthal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Yildirim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rosenthal defends it easily.
Yildirim wants to sweep here but Rosenthal controlling him for the moment.
Arslan Yildirim has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Yildirim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Yildirim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yildirim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a right hand to the body.
Yildirim is breathing heavily.
Yildirim misses with a takedown

and Rosenthal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rosenthal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Yildirim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rosenthal content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Rosenthal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Yildirim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a three punch combo that has Yildirim backing up. Yildirim nods at Rosenthal to acknowledge the strikes.
Yildirim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rosenthal avoids it really well and circles away.
Rosenthal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Yildirim shoots in and drives through. Rosenthal sprawls well.
Rosenthal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnny Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arslan Yildirim.
Yildirim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rosenthal as he avoids it easily.
Yildirim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosenthal pinned against the cage. Rosenthal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rosenthal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arslan Yildirim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yildirim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rosenthal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rosenthal stands up.
Arslan Yildirim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rosenthal gets a clinch.
Rosenthal stops a takedown attempt from Yildirim.

Rosenthal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yildirim uses from the top position.
Rosenthal pulls Yildirim in close to prevent any damage.
Yildirim throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosenthal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rosenthal tries to get out of the position.

Rosenthal looking for a triangle here. Yildirim is fighting it but it looks tight! Rosenthal pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yildirim is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Rosenthal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Joy Virtudazo (ranked 3888 p4p, 331 weight class) and Kyle Kristian Galeos (ranked 2446 p4p, 236 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Joy Virtudazo
vs
Kristian Galeos

168 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

UnderGround Supplements

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian Joy Virtudazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Kristian Galeos!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galeos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Galeos lands a left and a right that sends Virtudazo crashing to the canvas! Galeos dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Ian Joy Virtudazo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtudazo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Galeos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtudazo 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Virtudazo bucks Galeos off and manages to get back to his feet!
Jab from Galeos.
Virtudazo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Virtudazo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galeos avoids it really well and circles away.
Galeos lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galeos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtudazo.
Galeos scores with a decent looking hook.

Galeos bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Virtudazo! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Virtudazo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galeos stops Virtudazo from standing up.
Oh Virtudazo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtudazo seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Virtudazo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Galeos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Virtudazo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Galeos. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kristian Galeos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Joy Virtudazo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Virtudazo fails with the takedown.
Virtudazo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galeos cracks a nice hook into Virtudazo's ribs.
Virtudazo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Galeos. No joy for Virtudazo on that attempt.
Kyle Kristian Galeos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galeos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Virtudazo doesn't seem bothered though.
Galeos lands with a shot to the body.
Kyle Kristian Galeos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galeos with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Galeos drops Virtudazo with a nice combination! Galeos dives into Virtudazo's guard, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtudazo has a closed guard, preventing Galeos from standing up.
Galeos prevents Virtudazo from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtudazo has a closed guard, preventing Galeos from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galeos stops Virtudazo from standing up.

Virtudazo pushes Galeos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Virtudazo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Virtudazo goes for a double leg but Galeos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galeos continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Joy Virtudazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galeos digs a good body shot into Virtudazo's ribs.
Galeos thuds a left hand into Virtudazo's body.
Virtudazo fails with the takedown
and Galeos counters with a huge left! Virtudazo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Galeos isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Virtudazo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Galeos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
Kyle Kristian Galeos really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torq Bosley (ranked 1299 p4p, 170 weight class) and Rowan Bell (ranked 3314 p4p, 304 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 Rowan Bell was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bosley
vs
Bell

190 cm
25
250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
264 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Urban Fighter
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Pit Bull Development

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torq Bosley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rowan Bell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Bosley counters with a left and a right that stings Bell.

Bosley cracks Bell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bosley finish him?

Bell is rocked!

It looks like Rowan Bell has been cut.
Bosley finds Bell's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bell flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bosley lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bell will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torq Bosley!
A victorious Torq Bosley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 1555 p4p, 187 weight class) and Hairuddin Abdul Rahim (ranked 2929 p4p, 320 weight class). Hairuddin Abdul Rahim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maldonado
vs
Abdul Rahim

179 cm
20
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

173 cm
26
157 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Rahim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldonado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdul Rahim with a poor takedown

and Maldonado counters with a head kick that drops Abdul Rahim to the mat! Abdul Rahim scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Abdul Rahim is rocked!
Abdul Rahim shoots and misses
and Maldonado counters with a monster head kick that knocks Abdul Rahim out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ralphie Maldonado!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Richter (ranked 2053 p4p, 210 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 1464 p4p, 163 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Richter
vs
Smith

179 cm
21
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

166 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Richter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Richter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Richter looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Richter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Richter checks a leg kick.
Richter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Richter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Richter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Richter with a hook.
Richter tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Richter backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Richter manages to avoid it all.
Richter throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Richter looks to clinch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Richter rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a right hand.

Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richter tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.

Richter has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Richter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Richter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Richter is just out of range.
Richter cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richter throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Richter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Richter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richter moves away.
Richter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Richter tries to clinch up.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richter rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Richter's defenses.
Richter tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Richter has a takedown stuffed.
Richter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Richter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richter scoring well with a low kick there.
Richter connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Richter throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Richter tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Richter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Richter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richter throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richter manages to avoid it.
Richter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richter manages to avoid it.
Richter throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richter scores with a nice strike.
Richter throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Richter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Richter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Richter fails to land the takedown.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Richter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Richter is predictable there
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richter moves out of range of the strikes.
Richter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Richter with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Richter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Richter closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Richter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith checks the leg kick.

Richter moves into the clinch.
Richter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Richter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.

Richter decides to pull guard.

Smith gets to his feet - Richter follows without any prompting.
Smith misses the shot to the body.

Richter moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Richter is controlling him.
Richter blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richter was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richter.
Richter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Richter's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith 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! This is the final round!

Richter wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richter thinking.

Richter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Richter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richter breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richter is defended easily by Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Richter.
Richter tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith throws a jab when Richter was well out of range.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Richter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Richter moves away and avoids it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith takes a swing at Richter's ribcage but misses.

Richter clinches.
Richter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Richter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Richter closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Hans Richter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richter.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Richter won't allow it.
Smith tries a body shot but Richter blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Richter.

Richter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Richter coming out on top.
Smith thuds a left hand into Richter's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richter tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Richter is looking to counter punch.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richter.
Richter's corner calls for a 1-2. Richter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richter throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Hans Richter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Richter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Richter.
Richter looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith with a hook.
Richter lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richter misses the jab.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Richter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Smith.
I've got Smith 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
A victorious Joe Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fray Tormenta (ranked 629 p4p, 78 weight class) and Rio Silva (ranked 2633 p4p, 265 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tormenta
vs
Silva

194 cm
21
244 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

UnderGround Supplements

Hot Spunk
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fray Tormenta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tormenta has managed to clinch.
Tormenta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Tormenta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tormenta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Tormenta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.

Tormenta clinches with his opponent.
Tormenta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tormenta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fray Tormenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tormenta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Tormenta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tormenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving.

Tormenta looking for a triangle here. Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Tormenta pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fray Tormenta!
Fray Tormenta retains his heavyweight title!
Fray Tormenta thanked the fans post fight for their support.