HBCC 58 : One Step Closer PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabbage Patched (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by "Let's get Retarded" by Black Eyed Peas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Patched

191 cm
25
279 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

195 cm
21
276 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cabbage Patched!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patched misses with the combination.
Patched tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patched lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Devon Collins has been cut.
Patched moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cabbage Patched seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patched misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Patched misses.
Collins looks to clinch
enabling Patched to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patched connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Patched throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Patched throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Patched lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins blocks a head kick by Patched.
Patched scores with a push kick.
Patched scores with a leg kick.
Patched throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.

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

Patched tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patched has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patched in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The strikes coming from Patched are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Patched trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Collins tries to buck Patched off but Patched is having none of it.
Patched taking a breather here.
Collins tries to bench press Patched off him but Patched keeps the position.

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.
Collins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Patched performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Patched slows the pace down in half guard.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Patched has control of the leg.
Patched is pressing down on Collins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Collins is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patched missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins wants to get back to full guard but Patched has mounted him!
Collins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collins wants to hold on but Patched pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is trying to escape the mount.
Collins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Collins is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Patched trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Patched controlling the position easily from mount.
Collins is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cabbage Patched dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Patched is just out of range.
Good shot there by Patched.
Patched misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patched.
Patched lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A leg kick checked by Collins.
Patched connects with the punch.
Patched misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Patched.

Devon Collins's cut is getting worse.

Collins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Patched!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Collins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Patched turns into him and now he's in Collins's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patched trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patched trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.

Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patched defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patched accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins keeping full guard, as Patched tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patched lands a couple of elbows.

Patched avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins controlling the position.
Patched has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Patched avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Patched from controlling successfully.
Patched postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patched with a nice head shot there.
Patched tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Patched forces his way into half guard.
Collins trying to hold on to Patched's head to control him but Patched postures up.
Patched wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Patched is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patched performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but Patched is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Collins is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Collins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Patched manages to pass to mount!
Collins is trying to escape the mount.
Patched trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Patched avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Patched's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cabbage Patched showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Collins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Patched looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Patched is looking to chop away at Collins's legs.
Patched swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cabbage Patched is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patched throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Patched stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patched wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins is looking to chop away at Patched's legs.
Collins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patched scoring well with a low kick there.
Patched scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Patched stuffs the takedown.
Patched tried to score with a low kick but Collins checks it.
Patched with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Patched.
Patched lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patched throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patched falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patched.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patched.
Patched moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Patched gets a clinch.

Patched has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Collins is trying to keep an underhook but Patched manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Patched seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Collins is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patched not doing much here.
Collins manages to get to full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patched wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Patched wants to control for a moment but Collins uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Devon Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patched wants to free his trapped foot but Collins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Patched content to control rather than advance.

Collins looking for a kimura from the bottom but Patched passes into side control!
Cabbage Patched is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patched controlling the position.
Collins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patched off and has taken his back!
Patched tries to roll but Collins sticks to his back.
Even with his hooks in, Collins manages to miss with strikes from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Patched trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cabbage Patched comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patched 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cabbage Patched!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

St Pierre
vs
Jones

200 cm
25
270 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Battalion Athletics

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howard Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Jones is working for a kimura but St Pierre is defending it quite comfortably.

St Pierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones passes into side control, despite St Pierre's attempt to control the position.
St Pierre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
St Pierre is being controlled here.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
St Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
St Pierre sneaks back into half guard.

St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones passes to full mount!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of St Pierre's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and St Pierre is in trouble!
St Pierre can't escape the position.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns St Pierre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
St Pierre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. St Pierre looks a forlorn figure.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones avoids the attempt from St Pierre to control.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. St Pierre looks a forlorn figure.
Jones looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and St Pierre is in trouble!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is thwarting St Pierre's attempts to control the position.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
Jones looking to finish St Pierre with some ground and pound. This is bad for St Pierre!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big left from Jones misses.
St Pierre shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones misses with a combination

and St Pierre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones lands with a straight right. St Pierre didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Pierre at a distance.
St Pierre checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but St Pierre seems unphased.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones is working St Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones is in close to St Pierre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
St Pierre is trying to stand.

Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St Pierre's half guard.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Pierre kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones winds up and cracks St Pierre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones is nestled in close to St Pierre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones working over St Pierre with some ground and pound. St Pierre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones advances to half guard.

St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
St Pierre gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. St Pierre looks a forlorn figure.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! St Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
St Pierre misses with a takedown

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St Pierre's guard.
Jones 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.

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

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.

Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
St Pierre taking punishment in the form of punches.
St Pierre taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St Pierre struggling a bit here.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
St Pierre wants to control but Jones postures up.
St Pierre is not content to let Jones control the position.
St Pierre stops Jones from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
St Pierre struggling a bit here.
Jones landing strikes.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Dave St Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones winds up and cracks St Pierre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
St Pierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
Jones cracks St Pierre with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. St Pierre looks a forlorn figure.
Howard Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones with shots to the head and body - St Pierre looks very uncomfortable down there.
St Pierre can't escape the position.

Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but St Pierre is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Howard Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Penn
vs
Stormrage

175 cm
25
255 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

192 cm
22
281 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Illidan Stormrage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormrage is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.

Stormrage rushes Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stormrage lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Penn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stormrage wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Stormrage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Stormrage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stormrage throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stormrage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stormrage wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Stormrage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stormrage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stormrage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stormrage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stormrage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stormrage wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stormrage pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stormrage thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn is not content to let Stormrage control the position.
Stormrage working the head and body with strikes.
Stormrage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stormrage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stormrage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stormrage wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn is trying to keep Stormrage in close.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom.
Stormrage is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Penn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stormrage stacks Penn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stormrage!
Stormrage scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Penn to see if he's OK.
Stormrage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stormrage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stormrage landing strikes.
Stormrage in side control, throwing shots but Penn defends.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is trying to control Stormrage's posture but Stormrage avoids it.
Stormrage lands a few punches from side control.
Penn prevents Stormrage from improving position.
Stormrage cracks Penn with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stormrage moves into full mount!
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Stormrage's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is in a horrible position here. Stormrage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stormrage lands a big shot there that rocks Penn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illidan Stormrage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stormrage doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Stormrage throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stormrage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.

Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stormrage's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stormrage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn trying to control the action but Stormrage is working from the bottom.
Stormrage trying to control here.
Penn is stalling here. Stormrage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stormrage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stormrage lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.

Penn is rocked!
Stormrage in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Penn looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Stormrage turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Illidan Stormrage!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Block Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's entrance music is Slayer - Raining Blood. A fine choice. Al Capone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Liddell
vs
Capone

185 cm
28
219 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Block Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell's waist but Liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Capone off to one side.
A jab from Liddell misses.
Liddell throws a leg kick but Capone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Capone moves out of range of the body kick from Liddell.

Capone gets a clinch.

Capone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Capone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liddell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capone manages to avoid it.
Liddell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Capone blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Capone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liddell throws a lazy right hand but Capone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Capone moves out of range easily.
Capone blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Block Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capone lands with a right hand.
Liddell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Capone.
Capone blocks a head kick by Liddell.

Capone has managed to clinch.

Capone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Capone scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Capone.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Liddell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capone connects with a decent elbow.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Capone drags him back down.
Liddell is looking for a sweep.
Liddell prevents Capone from moving into mount.
Liddell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Capone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Capone lands a few punches from side control.
Capone trying to control the position but Liddell is working away.
You can see the frustration on Liddell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddell. Liddell obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddell throws a head kick but Capone moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Capone.

Capone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Liddell!

Liddell bucks up and throws Capone to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Capone swinging wildly here.
Block Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capone throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Capone counter with a right hand.
Liddell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Capone counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Capone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liddell throws a looping overhand right but Capone ducks down to avoid it.
Capone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liddell doesn't seem bothered though.
Capone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liddell throws a lazy right hand but Capone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Capone scores with a takedown into Liddell's guard.
Capone passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone trying to control the action but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Liddell wants to control but Capone postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Liddell taking a bit of punishment here - Capone scoring with strikes.
Capone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Liddell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Liddell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Capone.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Capone drags him back down.
Capone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Capone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liddell was covering up waiting for the punch and Capone finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Capone wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Capone prevents Liddell from getting back to his feet.
Liddell looking to control.
Capone wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
Capone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capone stops Liddell from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Capone has managed to clinch.

Capone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Capone closes the distance and pushes Liddell back into the cage.

Capone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capone moves out of range as Liddell throws a body kick.
Liddell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Capone blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Capone scores with a nice head shot.
Capone avoids the head kick by Liddell.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Capone checks a leg kick.
Capone lands a glancing blow to the side of Liddell's head.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Capone counters with a nice uppercut.

Capone takes the fight into the clinch.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch but Capone keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capone lands with a left to the head.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liddell avoiding damage as Capone throws knees to the body.
Capone slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liddell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as Capone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liddell doesn't seem phased though.
Liddell walks into a left hand.
Liddell wants to slow Capone down by chopping away at his legs.
Liddell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Capone - just one landing.
Capone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Capone moves out of range of the body kick from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a double jab
and Capone counters with a good low kick that Liddell was not able to check.

Capone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Liddell is staying active underneath Capone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Liddell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Capone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Liddell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Capone there.
Capone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell is trying to control but Capone passes into side control!
Capone scoring with punches from side control.
Capone grinds an elbow into Liddell's temple.
Liddell tries to improve position but can't.
Capone wants to control but Liddell is keeping him busy.
Capone scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries to buck Capone off but Capone is having none of it.
Capone trying to control the position but Liddell is working away.
Capone working the head and body with strikes.
Capone prevents Liddell from escaping the position.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom here.
Liddell is trying to improve his position.
Capone grinds an elbow into Liddell's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Liddell down.
Liddell is looking to reverse the position.
Capone advances nicely into full mount.
Liddell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Liddell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Liddell is rocked!
Capone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Liddell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liddell is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Al Capone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liddell working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capone cracks Liddell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Capone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liddell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Capone landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Capone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Capone! Liddell is out on his feet! Capone rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Liddell is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Liddell is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Capone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sheriff Sodje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton has chosen One Chance as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sodje
vs
Newton

186 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
201 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sheriff Sodje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodje lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodje was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Sodje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodje fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Newton swings for the body but Sodje moves out of range.
Newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newton fails to land with a series of punches.
Sodje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
A cross from Sodje lands.

Newton is rocked!
Sodje swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sodje clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Sodje finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodje walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Newton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sodje swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Newton's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheriff Sodje!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Casic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Luuttu
vs
Casic

175 cm
22
175 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

185 cm
24
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Luuttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dusko Casic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luuttu throws a body punch but Casic moves out of range.
Casic misses with a low kick.
Luuttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casic.

Luuttu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Luuttu looking for a submission but Casic manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Luuttu trying to control but Casic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luuttu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luuttu trying to control the position from guard on top but Casic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luuttu looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic pulls Luuttu in close to prevent any damage.
Luuttu is looking to work some ground and pound but Casic has wrist control.
Luuttu trying to control but Casic is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luuttu shoots in but no luck this time.
Casic leaves Luuttu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luuttu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Casic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luuttu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casic throws a push kick but Luuttu slaps the foot to one side.
Luuttu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Casic swivels and escapes.

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.
Luuttu checks the leg kick.
Luuttu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luuttu looks to land a right hand but Casic moved out of range.
Casic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luuttu.
Nice body kick there by Casic.
Luuttu is breathing heavily.
Casic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luuttu tries for a takedown but Casic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luuttu.
Casic cracks the inside of Luuttu's front leg.
Casic thuds his shin into the meat of Luuttu's side.
Luuttu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Luuttu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Casic can pounce on him.
Casic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luuttu's calf.
Dusko Casic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Luuttu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Casic, right into the meat.
A jab from Luuttu misses.

Casic instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Luuttu in his tracks for a moment.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Casic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luuttu's defenses.
Casic lands an elbow just above Luuttu 's eye.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luuttu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Casic prevents it.
Casic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luuttu up against the cage.
Luuttu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Casic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Casic.

Casic drives through and clinches with Luuttu against the cage.
Luuttu takes an elbow to the temple.
Casic stalling.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casic lands an elbow just above Luuttu 's eye.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Luuttu wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Casic keeps Luuttu at a distance using the push kick.
Casic scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Casic.
Casic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luuttu's calf.
Casic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Luuttu will feel that in the morning.
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!

Casic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Luuttu in his tracks for a moment.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Matto Luuttu has been cut.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic lands a nice elbow.

Casic breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Casic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Casic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Casic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Casic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Casic connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luuttu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Casic. Casic obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Casic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Casic scores with a kick to the body.
Luuttu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Casic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Casic.

Casic clinches up with Luuttu and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luuttu's defenses.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luuttu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luuttu takes an elbow to the temple.
Casic leaning against his opponent.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casic taking a breather.
Luuttu takes an elbow to the forehead.

Casic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luuttu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Casic is fending him off so far but Luuttu persists. Nope, Casic circles away and we're back to standing.
Casic slips a straight right by Luuttu.
Dusko Casic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luuttu misses with a looping right.
Casic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matto Luuttu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Casic.
Casic throws a body kick that misses.
Casic leaves Luuttu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matto Luuttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casic thuds his shin into the meat of Luuttu's side.
Luuttu misses with a two punch combination.

Luuttu tries to keep at a distance but Casic has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Casic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luuttu's defenses.

Matto Luuttu's cut is getting worse.
Luuttu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Casic.

Casic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Casic - that will leave a mark!
Casic throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Casic.
Casic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luuttu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Casic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luuttu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Luuttu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Casic - the referee stops the clock and Luuttu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Casic. Luuttu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Casic lands with a nice body kick.
Luuttu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Casic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Casic connects with a solid leg kick.
Casic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luuttu. That did some damage!
Nice body kick from Casic.
Casic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Casic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luuttu. That did some damage!
Casic scores with a leg kick.
Casic is looking to slow Luuttu down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Casic.
Luuttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casic.
Luuttu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Casic.
Casic throws a leg kick which misses Luuttu's front leg but catches the back leg as Luuttu tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusko Casic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matto Luuttu'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. And we move into the final round!

A slapping body kick lands there for Casic.
Luuttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Casic.
Casic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luuttu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Casic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Casic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Casic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Casic pushes Luuttu away with a front kick.
Casic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Casic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luuttu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Luuttu with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casic scores with a leg kick.
Casic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic keeps Luuttu at a distance using the push kick.
Luuttu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Casic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Casic.

Casic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Luuttu takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.

Matto Luuttu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Casic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Luuttu in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Luuttu in his tracks for a moment.
Casic controlling the action here for a moment.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Casic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Matto Luuttu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Casic is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dusko Casic!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haraldr Harfagri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harfagri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hitoshi Sakimoto - Boss Battle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reynolds
vs
Harfagri

183 cm
25
171 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

WIN Nutritional

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haraldr Harfagri!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harfagri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Harfagri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reynolds throws a hook but Harfagri blocks it.
Reynolds swinging wildly here.
Harfagri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds takes a swing at Harfagri's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Harfagri.
Reynolds takes a swing at Harfagri's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Harfagri ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Harfagri moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Harfagri clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Harfagri lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harfagri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harfagri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Harfagri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Harfagri blocks it.
Harfagri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Reynolds jumps guard and drags Harfagri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harfagri postures up.

Reynolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harfagri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reynolds managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Harfagri defends easily.

Reynolds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds being controlled here, momentarily.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds has Harfagri pulled in close to control his posture.

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.

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

Reynolds is working an open guard so Harfagri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Harfagri.
Reynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harfagri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reynolds somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harfagri was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Steve Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Harfagri is just out of range.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harfagri moves away.
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 Steve Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reynolds thuds a left hand into Harfagri's body.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Harfagri tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harfagri.
Harfagri tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Harfagri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harfagri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Harfagri misses with a straight right.
Reynolds takes a swing at Harfagri's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds takes a swing at Harfagri's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harfagri leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harfagri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harfagri slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harfagri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harfagri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harfagri moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harfagri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haraldr Harfagri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Harfagri gets caught flat footed, as Reynolds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harfagri is on top in guard.

Harfagri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds controls Harfagri momentarily but Harfagri frees himself.

Reynolds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reynolds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harfagri's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Harfagri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harfagri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Harfagri blocks nicely.
Harfagri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harfagri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through Harfagri's defenses.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds misses with a combination
and Harfagri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harfagri moves away.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt

and Harfagri moves into the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harfagri is keeping busy.
Harfagri gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
Reynolds pushes Harfagri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harfagri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harfagri lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reynolds shoots and misses

and Harfagri counters by clinching up.
Reynolds is trying to drag Harfagri to the mat but Harfagri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harfagri wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Harfagri leaning against his opponent.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Harfagri avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
Harfagri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harfagri lands a left hand.
Harfagri misses with the head strike.
Harfagri lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds is trying to drag Harfagri to the mat but Harfagri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Harfagri.
Harfagri misses with the head strike.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike.
Harfagri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harfagri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harfagri is leaning against Reynolds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harfagri lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harfagri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harfagri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Harfagri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Harfagri manages to get underhooks.
Harfagri scores with a shoulder strike.
Harfagri misses with an elbow over the top.
Harfagri cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot.
Harfagri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harfagri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Reynolds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harfagri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harfagri trying to land knees to the body.

Harfagri breaks the clinch.
Haraldr Harfagri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body
and Harfagri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harfagri moves away.
Reynolds takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harfagri moves into the clinch.
Harfagri wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Harfagri throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Reynolds.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harfagri scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Harfagri controls the action.
A short right from Reynolds.
Harfagri gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
Harfagri scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Harfagri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harfagri.
Reynolds tries to work over Harfagri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harfagri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harfagri lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Harfagri tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Harfagri holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Reynolds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harfagri walks away with a smile on his face. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harfagri tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Reynolds misses
enabling Harfagri to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Harfagri ducks right into an uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a combination that misses
and Harfagri counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds misses with a double jab
and Harfagri counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harfagri.
Harfagri dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harfagri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds throws a sloppy body shot
and Harfagri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harfagri tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harfagri misses with a looping right.
Reynolds swings for the body but Harfagri moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body

and Harfagri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harfagri.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harfagri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Harfagri controls the action.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haraldr Harfagri!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romano S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers has chosen Superman as his entrance music. Romano S had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

S
vs
Mathers

180 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
S throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers moves out of range easily.
S tries to clinch up but Mathers circles away and keeps his distance.
S takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mathers throws a sloppy head kick and S moves out of range easily.
S tries to clinch but Mathers moves out of range.
Mathers throws a combination. S tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mathers works the jab nicely.
Mathers closes this distance looking for a takedown but S circles away.
Mathers blocks a head kick by S.
S fails in his attempt to clinch.
S moves out of range of the leg kick from Mathers.
Romano S seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathers blocks a head kick by S.
S is looking to clinch but Mathers is avoiding it.
Mathers misses with a wild combination.
Mathers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Mathers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
S manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mathers is concentrating on defense, preventing S from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathers is looking for a sweep. S is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mathers gets full guard.
S preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in S's guard.
S looking for a sweep. Not yet S, not yet.
S wants to stand but Mathers is controlling the position.
Mathers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mathers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mathers throwing strikes from guard but S blocks nicely.
S wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mathers manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathers working over S with some ground and pound. S looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
S knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mathers on the ground.
S regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mathers.
S looking for a sweep. Not yet S, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mathers scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mathers is pushing down on S's leg trying to pass to half guard. S is fighting to maintain full guard but Mathers has managed to sneak the leg through.
S has hold of Mathers's hands but Mathers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
S trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
S avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathers.
Mathers thows a huge punch but S dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
S avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathers.
Ground and pound from Mathers.
Mathers prevents S from standing back up.
Mathers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mathers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
S has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mathers is working away from the top position though.
S keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. S defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Mathers dominated that round.
That's time! S's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

S tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
S wants to clinch up but Mathers keeps it at a distance.
Mathers swats away the attempt to clinch by S.
Mathers lands a nice hook to S's body. S takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
S fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathers throws a jab but it's blocked by S.

Mathers scores a takedown into full mount!
Mathers is landing with some decent strikes but S is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mathers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mathers connects with a bit shot that sees S covering up! More strikes from Mathers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mathers is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Mathers!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Gomi has chosen Scary as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Susi
vs
Gomi

175 cm
22
150 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

173 cm
22
159 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Punishment Nutrition - New products in stock!

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Susi is defended easily by Gomi.
Susi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gomi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Susi wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Susi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Susi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomi is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Gomi.
Susi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Susi looking for a guillotine here but Gomi defends easily.
Gomi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Susi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomi lands a couple of elbows.

Susi has his foot on Gomi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Susi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Susi is looking for a triangle but Gomi pushes his legs off easily.

Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomi defends it easily.

Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi controls Gomi momentarily but Gomi frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomi stands up over Susi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomi lands a couple of elbows.
Susi is adopting a defensive guard.

Susi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gomi has passed into half guard!
Gomi wants to take a breather but Susi is having none of it.

Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Gomi moves into full mount! Susi won't be happy about that!
Susi wants to control but Gomi is having none of it.
Susi working to try and regain half guard.
Susi taking shots to the head.
Susi tries to reverse the position but Gomi maintains control.
Gomi dominating with strikes here.
Susi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Susi tries to hold on but Gomi pushes him away.
Susi is looking to improve his position but Gomi isn't that keen on the idea.

Gomi is working for a guillotine from mount but Susi frees his head quite easily.
Susi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Susi is working hard here to advance position.
Gomi unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Susi with a poor takedown

and Gomi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Susi won't be happy with that.
Susi regains half guard.
Gomi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Susi has hold of Gomi's hands but Gomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Susi is refusing to be controlled, as Gomi sits in half guard.
Susi moves into full guard.
Takanori Gomi has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Susi working for a triangle but Gomi defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi content to stall in guard here.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.
Gomi is working Susi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomi is aware though and is defending well.
Gomi throwing strikes from guard but Susi blocks nicely.

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

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.

Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomi defends well.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi chips away with some ground and pound.

Susi working for submissions but it's allowed Gomi to get to half guard.
Susi is looking for a sweep. Gomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomi drops an elbow to the side of Susi's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi winds up and cracks Susi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gomi wants to take a breather but Susi is having none of it.
Susi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomi is working away from the top position though.

Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Gomi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Susi punching from the bottom.

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.
Susi is not content to let Gomi control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Susi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomi wants to pass the guard but Susi is defending well.

Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomi working Susi over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi taking some punishment here, with Gomi in his half guard.

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

Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takanori Gomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Susi fails with the takedown
and Gomi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.

Susi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Susi has knee on belly momentarily but Gomi bucks him off and regains half guard.
Susi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Susi seems to be looking for submissions.

Susi is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Gomi is defending well.
Susi wants to control but Gomi is keeping him busy.
Susi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gomi tries to hold on but Susi postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Susi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gomi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gomi!

Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomi is aware though and is defending well.

Gomi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomi has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.

Susi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomi is pushing down on Susi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Susi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomi has managed to sneak the leg through.

Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomi pulls his head out easily.
Gomi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gomi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gomi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Gomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Susi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Susi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Gomi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Susi looking for a guillotine here but Gomi defends easily.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi is stalling in the full guard.

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

Susi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gomi escapes and throws Susi's legs to the side, diving into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keni Susi.
Well Gomi 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takanori Gomi!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bale
vs
Fizzlebeef

170 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

174 cm
27
160 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fire Sportswear

Hell's Balls Recovery

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizzlebeef shoots in and drives through. Bale sprawls well.
Bale misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Fizzlebeef throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fizzlebeef lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bale misses with a head kick.
Fizzlebeef throws a jab but it's blocked by Bale.
Bale's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bale duly obliges.
Bale misses with a body shot.
Bale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bale. Fizzlebeef does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fizzlebeef missing with a left hand there. Bale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fizzlebeef swinging wildly here.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bale sprawls well. Bale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fizzlebeef gets slowly back to his feet.
Bale loads up on a big right hand but Fizzlebeef slips the punch.
Fizzlebeef misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bale misses with a head kick.
Fizzlebeef scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bale.
Bale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bale throws a front kick aimed at Fizzlebeef's knee but Fizzlebeef avoids it well.
Bale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bale slips a straight right by Fizzlebeef.
Bale misses with a double jab
and Fizzlebeef counters with a nice uppercut.
Fizzlebeef tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bale was well out of range. Poor timing from Fizzlebeef.
Bale looks to score with a jab to the body but Fizzlebeef is just out of range.
Fizzlebeef misses with a takedown attempt - Bale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adrian Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adrian Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bale throws a series of punches but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
Bale just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Bale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fizzlebeef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bale looks to land a left hand but Fizzlebeef moved out of range nicely.

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.
Fizzlebeef changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bale misses with a wild body shot.
Bale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fizzlebeef connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fizzlebeef dodges the punch combination from Bale.
Fizzlebeef takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fizzlebeef tries to move into range but Bale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fizzlebeef was well out of range. Poor timing from Bale.
Bale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bale throws out a loose jab but Fizzlebeef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bale misses with a double jab
and Fizzlebeef counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Bale.
Bale misses with a body punch
and Fizzlebeef counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fizzlebeef throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bale on the side of the head.
Bale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Bale misses
and Fizzlebeef counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Fizzlebeef or perhaps it was just good defense by Bale which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef tries to clinch there but Bale circles away.
Bale misses with a double jab

and Fizzlebeef counters with a shoot takedown. Bale fights it but they end up in guard.
Fizzlebeef pushes down on Bale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fizzlebeef passes to side control.
Fizzlebeef in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bale's legs.
Fizzlebeef misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bale tries to bench press Fizzlebeef off him but Fizzlebeef keeps the position.
Bale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fizzlebeef's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bale throws a leg kick but Fizzlebeef moved away.
Fizzlebeef looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bale is fending him off so far but Fizzlebeef persists. Nope, Bale circles away and we're back to standing.
Bale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fizzlebeef swings for the body but Bale moves out of range.
Bale throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bale lands a right hook to the body.
Bale throws a series of punches but Fizzlebeef avoids them all with ease.
Bale tries a head kick but it misses.
Fizzlebeef blocks a head kick by Bale.
Fizzlebeef lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bale takes one to the side of the head.
Bale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fizzlebeef dodges the punch combination from Bale.
Bale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fizzlebeef counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bale throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Bale.
Fizzlebeef avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bale throws a series of punches but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef lands a nice shot that snaps Bale's head back.
Fizzlebeef takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bale throws a push kick but Fizzlebeef slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Fizzlebeef misses.
Bale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fizzlebeef stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fizzlebeef scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bale doesn't seem bothered though.
Bale throws a head kick but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
Bale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fizzlebeef finds it's way round the side to connect with Bale's head.
Bale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bale throws a body punch but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
Fizzlebeef lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bale backs up against the cage.
Bale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fizzlebeef connects with a crisp jab.

Bale is rocked!
Fizzlebeef fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Bale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fizzlebeef moves out of range of the strikes.
Fizzlebeef lands with a nice body punch.
Bale seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fizzlebeef rushes Bale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fizzlebeef is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bale has had enough of the clinch but Fizzlebeef keeps him there for the moment.
Fizzlebeef changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fizzlebeef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bale misses with a body punch
enabling Fizzlebeef to counter with a crisp jab.
Fizzlebeef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fizzlebeef takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Fizzlebeef closes the distance and clinches.
Fizzlebeef lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale working hard to break the clinch.
Bale working hard to break the clinch.
Bale gets underhooks to prevent Fizzlebeef's takedown attempt.
Adrian Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Bale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Fizzlebeef has him pressed against the cage.
Fizzlebeef is stalling here.

Fizzlebeef lands a takedown into guard.
Bale looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fizzlebeef has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale keeping moving, preventing Fizzlebeef from controlling successfully.
Bale managing to control the position.
Fizzlebeef landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fizzlebeef throws a jab but it's blocked by Bale.
Bale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bale. No joy for Fizzlebeef on that attempt.
Bale swings for the body but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
Fizzlebeef fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bale avoids it really well and circles away.
Fizzlebeef blocks the body kick.
Fizzlebeef dives in and grabs Bale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bale pushes down on Fizzlebeef's head and hops out.
Adrian Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Bale misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fizzlebeef counters with a nice uppercut.
Bale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef is defended easily by Bale.

Fizzlebeef moves into the clinch successfully.
Fizzlebeef has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fizzlebeef has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fizzlebeef lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bale gets underhooks to prevent Fizzlebeef's takedown attempt.

Fizzlebeef breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Fizzlebeef misses its intended target.
Fizzlebeef works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bale throws a body punch but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.

Fizzlebeef clinches up with Bale and pushes him back against the cage.
Fizzlebeef changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bale fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef looks to score with a jab to the body but Bale is just out of range.
Bale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bale's corner calls for a 1-2. Bale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roll Fizzlebeef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fizzlebeef waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bale.
Bale misses with a body shot.
Bale connects with a right hand. Fizzlebeef shakes it off.
Bale cracks Fizzlebeef with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bale avoids the body shot from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef scores with a one two! Bale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bale looks to throw the jab but Fizzlebeef is out of range.
Bale misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Bale lands.
Nice defenses there by Fizzlebeef.
Bale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fizzlebeef.
Bale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fizzlebeef at a distance.
Bale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fizzlebeef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fizzlebeef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fizzlebeef.
Adrian Bale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bale throws a head kick but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
Fizzlebeef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fizzlebeef lands with a hook. Bale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bale misses with a low kick as Fizzlebeef jumps back.
Fizzlebeef takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bale throws a right and a left that Fizzlebeef avoids nicely.
Bale blocks a jab.
Fizzlebeef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bale.
Fizzlebeef slips a jab from Bale.
Fizzlebeef checks a low kick from Bale.
Bale throws a right hand that Fizzlebeef ducks under and follows up with a left that Fizzlebeef also avoids with ease.
Bale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fizzlebeef is able to avoid easily.
Bale misses with a low kick.
Bale slips under a jab.
Bale takes one to the side of the head.
Bale slips a jab from Fizzlebeef.
Bale misses with a series of wild punches.

Fizzlebeef clinches with his opponent.
Bale can't break the clinch.
Bale misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Bale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fizzlebeef 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roll Fizzlebeef!