ICW-4 Bring the Pain PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Mashburn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mashburn
vs
Mashburn

173 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

167 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Mashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randall Mashburn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall Mashburn looks to land a combination. Tommy Mashburn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Tommy Mashburn has been cut.

Tommy Mashburn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Randall Mashburn pushes Tommy Mashburn off looking to stand but Tommy Mashburn dives back in and keeps control.
Randall Mashburn is refusing to be controlled, as Tommy Mashburn sits in half guard.
Tommy Mashburn wants to stand up but Randall Mashburn has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Randall Mashburn is trying to stand.

Tommy Mashburn decides to return to a standing position.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Mashburn jumps guard but Randall Mashburn stands there with Tommy Mashburn around his waist. Tommy Mashburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tommy Mashburn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Randall Mashburn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tommy Mashburn tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Mashburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tommy Mashburn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Randall Mashburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randall Mashburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tommy Mashburn moves into the clinch.
Randall Mashburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tommy Mashburn has him pressed against the cage.
Randall Mashburn stops a takedown attempt from Tommy Mashburn.

Tommy Mashburn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Randall Mashburn can't fight it off and eventually Tommy Mashburn manages to take the fight to the floor. Randall Mashburn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tommy Mashburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Mashburn trying to control but Randall Mashburn is working from the bottom.
Randall Mashburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tommy Mashburn is controlling him.
Tommy Mashburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Mashburn looking to pass the guard.
Tommy Mashburn 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.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Mashburn.
Randall Mashburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Randall Mashburn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Randall Mashburn wants to stand up but Tommy Mashburn is controlling him.
Randall Mashburn keeping moving, preventing Tommy Mashburn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Mashburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Mashburn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tommy Mashburn.
Tommy Mashburn works Randall Mashburn's body with a nice hook.
Randall Mashburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tommy Mashburn.
Randall Mashburn lands with a good body shot.
Randall Mashburn swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randall Mashburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Randall Mashburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randall Mashburn throws a right hand that Tommy Mashburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Tommy Mashburn also avoids with ease.
Tommy Mashburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall Mashburn misses the body punch

and Tommy Mashburn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Randall Mashburn's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tommy Mashburn trying to control but Randall Mashburn is working from the bottom.
Randall Mashburn is breathing heavily.
Tommy Mashburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall Mashburn keeping full guard, as Tommy Mashburn tries to pass.
Randall Mashburn wants to stand up but Tommy Mashburn is controlling him.
Tommy Mashburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Tommy Mashburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tommy Mashburn stops Randall Mashburn from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tommy Mashburn shoots in and drives through. Randall Mashburn sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Mashburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tommy Mashburn clinches with his opponent.
Tommy Mashburn throws a head punch that misses.
Tommy Mashburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Randall Mashburn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Randall Mashburn is trying to break the clinch but Tommy Mashburn has him pressed against the cage.
Randall Mashburn prevents the takedown attempt.
Tommy Mashburn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Randall Mashburn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tommy Mashburn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Randall Mashburn pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall Mashburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tommy Mashburn has him pressed against the cage.

Randall Mashburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tommy Mashburn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Randall Mashburn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tommy Mashburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Randall Mashburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tommy Mashburn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Randall Mashburn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tommy Mashburn wants to pass to mount but Randall Mashburn is defending the position.
Tommy Mashburn content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Mashburn passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tommy Mashburn controls the position.
Tommy Mashburn throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Randall Mashburn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tommy Mashburn is looking to advance position but Randall Mashburn won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Mashburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Mashburn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Randall Mashburn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tommy Mashburn counters with a takedown into side control.
Tommy Mashburn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tommy Mashburn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tommy Mashburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randall Mashburn keeps working.
Tommy Mashburn controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Mashburn.
Randall Mashburn throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tommy Mashburn counters with a takedown into side control.
Randall Mashburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randall Mashburn is not content to let Tommy Mashburn control the position.
A lull in the action here as Tommy Mashburn stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Mashburn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tommy Mashburn controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Mashburn tries to advance to mount but Randall Mashburn denies him.
Tommy Mashburn wants to control but Randall Mashburn is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Mashburn.
Randall Mashburn falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tommy Mashburn counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Randall Mashburn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Tommy Mashburn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall Mashburn throws a right and a left that Tommy Mashburn avoids nicely.

Tommy Mashburn moves into range and clinches up with Randall Mashburn.
Randall Mashburn prevents a takedown attempt there.

Tommy Mashburn breaks from the clinch.

Tommy Mashburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tommy Mashburn content to stall in guard here.
Tommy Mashburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Mashburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tommy Mashburn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Mashburn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oliveira Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Cadwallader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira Gilbert could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Cadwallader's chin.

Gilbert
vs
Cadwallader

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

174 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliveira Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nate Cadwallader!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadwallader swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilbert.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cadwallader.
Gilbert tries to clinch up.
Gilbert tries to clinch but Cadwallader moves out of range.
Gilbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilbert is looking to clinch.
Gilbert doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadwallader circles away.
Gilbert could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gilbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cadwallader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gilbert moves in looking to clinch but Cadwallader pushes him off.
Cadwallader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cadwallader throws a series of strikes that have Gilbert backpedaling.

It looks like Oliveira Gilbert has been cut.
Gilbert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cadwallader.
Gilbert tries to clinch but Cadwallader is having none of it.

Cadwallader closes the distance and pushes Gilbert back into the cage.
Gilbert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadwallader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Gilbert.
Cadwallader tries for a takedown but Gilbert manages to get underhooks.
Gilbert throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gilbert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gilbert is breathing heavily.
Cadwallader working hard to break the clinch.
Gilbert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gilbert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cadwallader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gilbert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gilbert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Cadwallader is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gilbert can't fight it off and eventually Cadwallader manages to take the fight to the floor. Gilbert looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cadwallader passes Gilbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cadwallader lands with a punch from half guard.
Cadwallader lands with a punch from half guard.
Cadwallader works his way into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cadwallader landing a few strikes.
Cadwallader cracks Gilbert with a big right hand but Gilbert just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader lands a few punches from side control.
Cadwallader remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadwallader working the ground and pound.

Cadwallader stands up and beckons Gilbert to his feet.
Gilbert darts in trying to clinch

and Cadwallader counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gilbert!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Cadwallader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Frey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Frey
vs
Zimmerman

175 cm
25
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Frey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zimmerman's waist but Zimmerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frey off to one side.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt
and Frey counters with a head kick. That will keep Zimmerman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Frey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zimmerman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frey's guard.

Zimmerman gets to his feet - Frey follows without any prompting.
Zimmerman wants to clinch but Frey slips to the side
and Frey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman misses with a double jab

and Frey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman controls Frey momentarily but Frey frees himself.
Zimmerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frey is one step ahead there.
Frey trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frey throws a strike but Zimmerman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zimmerman preventing the sweep.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frey misses with the combination.

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.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Frey moves away
and Frey counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Frey darts in and clinches Zimmerman up against the cage.

Frey breaks the clinch.

Frey takes the fight into the clinch.
Zimmerman trying to stall but Frey improves his position.
Frey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Frey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Frey has clasped his hands together around Zimmerman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Frey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Frey shoots and misses
and Zimmerman counters with a straight right hand.
Frey is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frey tries to clinch up

and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control.

Zimmerman stands up and beckons Frey to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frey doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zimmerman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zimmerman blocks an uppercut.
Frey fails to pull guard.
Zimmerman avoiding damage.
Zimmerman looking for a takedown.

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

Frey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zimmerman did well to prevent Frey getting side control.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frey's back!
Zimmerman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Frey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zimmerman's guard. Nice work there by Frey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Frey jumps guard but Zimmerman stands there with Frey around his waist. Frey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frey stalling in the clinch but Zimmerman improves position.
Frey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zimmerman walks away with a smile on his face. Frey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zimmerman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Frey counters with a single leg into guard. Zimmerman didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frey wanted to stand there but Zimmerman had control of the position.
Frey wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Frey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Frey shoots in and bounces Zimmerman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Frey passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frey connects with a nice short shot to Zimmerman's temple.
Zimmerman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frey.
Zimmerman wants to control the action here but instead Frey manages to pass to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Frey isn't that keen on the idea.
Frey looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frey working Zimmerman over with strikes here.
Zimmerman tries to lock up and control but Frey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zimmerman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Frey is staying active.
Frey looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
Frey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Frey has control of Zimmerman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zimmerman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frey is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zimmerman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Frey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Frey landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zimmerman is desperately trying to improve his position but Frey has a good base and remains in mount.
Mick Frey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Frey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Frey throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Frey isn't that keen on the idea.
Zimmerman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frey controlling the position easily from mount.
Zimmerman is in a horrible position here. Frey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Frey working for a guillotine from mount but Zimmerman is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Frey dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zimmerman throws a body kick the misses

and Frey counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zimmerman!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman is desperately trying to improve his position but Frey has a good base and remains in mount.
Zimmerman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimmerman has given up his back here.
Frey really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zimmerman.
Frey lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Frey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey punishes Zimmerman with strikes from the back mount.
Frey really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman turns into Frey and is now in his guard.
Zimmerman trying to control but Frey is working from the bottom.
Frey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zimmerman postures up.
Zimmerman trying to control but Frey is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Frey doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman trying to control but Frey is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zimmerman wants to stand but Frey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zimmerman looking to sit in guard and control but Frey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Frey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frey is aware though and is defending well.

Frey gets to his feet. Zimmerman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Frey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zimmerman controlling Frey's posture.
Jake Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mick Frey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Zimmerman looking for a guillotine here but Frey defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Frey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Frey!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurek Nizinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dicktion comes to the cage accompanied by Kalinka. This should be fireworks!

Dicktion
vs
Nizinski

180 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuris Dicktion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurek Nizinski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nizinski throws a right hand that Dicktion ducks under and follows up with a left that Dicktion also avoids with ease.
Nizinski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Jurek Nizinski has been cut.
Nizinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nizinski throws a right and a left that Dicktion avoids nicely.
Dicktion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nizinski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dicktion finds it's way round the side to connect with Nizinski's head.
Nizinski avoids the head kick by Dicktion.
Dicktion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dicktion slips a jab and a cross from Nizinski.
Nizinski looks to land a combination. Dicktion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jurek Nizinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dicktion cracks the inside of Nizinski's front leg.
Nizinski misses with a combination
and Dicktion counters with a left right combination that sends Nizinski crashing to the mat - Dicktion wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Nizinski out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuris Dicktion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

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 Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jimmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rutten
vs
Jimmo

186 cm
23
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Jimmo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimmo.
Rutten swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimmo.
Jimmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jimmo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimmo tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jimmo wants to clinch.

Rutten has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Rutten.
Jimmo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmo tries to land a knee to the head but Rutten blocks with his arms.
Jimmo tries to land knees in the clinch but Rutten avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Jimmo.

Rutten gets the takedown into side control.

Rutten wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jimmo, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rutten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rutten wants to control but Jimmo is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rutten swings around for an armbar but Jimmo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rutten's guard.
Jimmo tries to stand but Rutten is controlling from the bottom.
Jimmo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jimmo preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutten is keeping the position for now.
Rutten has his hands on Jimmo's head, controlling the position.
Jimmo is looking to stand up but Rutten won't let him.
Rutten is trying to control the position but Jimmo postures up.

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.
Jimmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutten swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jimmo clinches but Rutten breaks the clinch

and Rutten counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jimmo!

Rutten has hold of Jimmo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jimmo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rutten misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rutten goes for an armbar but Jimmo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jimmo.
Jimmo wants to stand but Rutten has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jimmo darts in trying to clinch

and Rutten counters by clinching up.
Rutten can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rutten obliges.
Rutten just leaning against Jimmo, taking a breather.
Jimmo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimmo is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Rutten has denied him.
Rutten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rutten trying to stall but Jimmo improves his position.
Rutten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmo tries to stall but Rutten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rutten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jimmo.
Stalling in the clinch from Jimmo.
Jimmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jimmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
Rutten presses Jimmo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutten controlling the action here for a moment.
Jimmo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rutten with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ryan Jimmo has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Jimmo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Jimmo.
Jimmo tries to clinch up

and Rutten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutten.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimmo is looking to control Rutten's arms but Rutten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jimmo has his back to the cage.
Jimmo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Rutten leaning against his opponent.
Jimmo tries to stall but Rutten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jimmo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jimmo taking a breather.
Jimmo is breathing heavily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Jimmo.

Rutten instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutten lands with a light punch inside.
Jimmo looking to slow down the pace here.
Rutten lands a shot to the body.
Rutten is struggling to control the position.
Rutten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jimmo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Rutten drags the fight down to the ground.
Rutten managing to control the position.
Jimmo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jimmo wants to get up but he can't break Rutten's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jimmo preventing the sweep.
Jimmo prevents Rutten from getting back to his feet.
Jimmo wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Jimmo tries to stand but Rutten is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimmo wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Rutten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Jimmo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rutten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jimmo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rutten is looking to clinch.
Jimmo fails with the takedown

and Rutten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rutten jumps guard and drags Jimmo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jimmo wants to stand and escape but instead Rutten has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rutten trying to control but Jimmo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rutten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jimmo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rutten, into his guard.
Rutten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jimmo trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutten is on top in guard.

Jimmo wriggles free and stands up.
Jimmo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Rutten counters with a shoot takedown. Jimmo fights it but they end up in guard.
Jimmo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutten is looking to advance position but Jimmo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is squirming around, avoiding Jimmo's attempts to control the action.
Rutten wants to control but Jimmo is having none of it.

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.
Jimmo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rutten is looking to escape.
Jimmo controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rutten, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Up the deise Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sticky Vicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sticky Vicky will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

the deise Boy
vs
Vicky

180 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Up the deise Boy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sticky Vicky!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vicky tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Boy misses with a wild combination.
Boy misses with a wild combination.
Sticky Vicky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vicky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vicky stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vicky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vicky lands a couple of elbows.
Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vicky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vicky lands a couple of elbows.
Vicky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vicky won't allow Boy to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicky landing with the ground and pound.
Vicky preventing the sweep.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Vicky from controlling successfully.
Vicky chips away with some ground and pound.
Vicky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vicky won't allow Boy to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vicky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vicky tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Vicky stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vicky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boy throws a right hand that Vicky ducks under and follows up with a left that Vicky also avoids with ease.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vicky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Vicky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicky looks gassed!
Vicky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boy throws a good cross that connects.
Boy scores with a three punch combo!
Boy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boy lands the left hand.
Vicky dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Boy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Vicky is rocked!
Boy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Vicky out cold! Vicky corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Up the deise Boy!
Up the deise Boy is the new featherweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GIORDANO FABIJAN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czesio Niemen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to GIORDANO FABIJAN's chin.

Niemen
vs
FABIJAN

196 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Czesio Niemen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, GIORDANO FABIJAN!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Niemen misses the target.
Niemen misses with a few strikes there.
FABIJAN takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niemen stuffs the takedown.
FABIJAN throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niemen's waist but Niemen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing FABIJAN off to one side.
Niemen clobbers FABIJAN with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
FABIJAN looks for a takedown but Niemen sprawls well.
Czesio Niemen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GIORDANO FABIJAN.
FABIJAN dives in and grabs Niemen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niemen pushes down on FABIJAN's head and hops out.
No joy there for Niemen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Niemen.
Niemen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Niemen fails to land with a series of punches.
FABIJAN takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Niemen.
Niemen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Niemen.
Niemen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps FABIJAN's head backwards.
Niemen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
FABIJAN moves out of range of the body kick from Niemen.
Nice sprawl there from Niemen as FABIJAN shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FABIJAN dodges the punch combination from Niemen.
Nice sprawl there from Niemen as FABIJAN shoots in.
Niemen jabs FABIJAN right on the nose. FABIJAN blinks but takes it well.
Niemen misses with a few strikes there.
Niemen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
FABIJAN takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niemen tests FABIJAN's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niemen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FABIJAN looks gassed!
Niemen misses with a straight right.
Niemen throws a jab when FABIJAN was well out of range.
Niemen lands a lovely overhand right.
Czesio Niemen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niemen tries a head kick but it misses.
FABIJAN fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FABIJAN on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Niemen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niemen lands an overhand right.
FABIJAN has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

FABIJAN is rocked!
Czesio Niemen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niemen connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends FABIJAN to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Niemen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Czesio Niemen!
Czesio Niemen retains his heavyweight title!