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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave St Pierre (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?

Penn
vs
St Pierre

175 cm
25
255 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

200 cm
26
270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
St Pierre avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St Pierre controlling from mount.
I looks like St Pierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

St Pierre stands up from mount. Strange move.
St Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.

St Pierre rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Penn jumps guard but St Pierre stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but St Pierre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn misses with a hook.

St Pierre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but St Pierre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
St Pierre prevents Penn from improving his position.
St Pierre is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Pierre content to control rather than advance.

St Pierre stands up and beckons Penn to join him on the feet.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn fails with the takedown.
No joy there for St Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre looks gassed!
St Pierre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Pierre sprawls well initially but Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
St Pierre controlling the position well.
St Pierre is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Pierre avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
St Pierre trying to control here.
Penn wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
St Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penn.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from St Pierre.
St Pierre is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
St Pierre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Penn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Penn tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily

and St Pierre counters by moving into the clinch.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but St Pierre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Penn misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Penn didn't expect that.
St Pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.

Penn working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.

Penn has his foot on St Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
St Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
St Pierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
Penn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
St Pierre trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.

Penn looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.

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

and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. St Pierre fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre 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.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

St Pierre working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre wants to stand but Penn is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Penn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. St Pierre is trying to defend but Penn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Penn prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penn.
Penn is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
Penn is thwarting St Pierre's attempts to control the position.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn uses his free foot to push down on St Pierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for St Pierre.

Penn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now St Pierre is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
St Pierre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre is looking to stand up but Penn won't let him.
St Pierre trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that BJ Penn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Penn has his takedown stuffed

and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
St Pierre wants to stand but Penn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
St Pierre controlling the action here.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn is not content to let St Pierre control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and St Pierre counters with a series of strikes. Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
St Pierre lands a front kick.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Pierre counters with a three punch combo that has Penn backing up. Penn nods at St Pierre to acknowledge the strikes.
BJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Pierre is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, St Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss

and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

St Pierre has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
St Pierre is not content to let Penn control the position.
St Pierre tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn working away.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St Pierre finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penn wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
Penn is pressing down on St Pierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. St Pierre is holding on for now.
St Pierre has his hands clasped together around Penn's back. He's all about the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up but Penn is controlling him
Penn wants to pass to mount but St Pierre is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre 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 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave St Pierre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Block Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Alban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes into the arena with Slayer - Raining Blood blaring out of the sound system. Dr Alban has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Block Liddell's chin.

Liddell
vs
Alban

185 cm
28
219 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

170 cm
23
205 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Block Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dr Alban!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell jabs Alban right on the nose. Alban blinks but takes it well.
Alban blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alban checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liddell throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Dr Alban has been cut.
Alban shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Liddell throws out a loose jab but Alban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Alban is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liddell's half guard.
Alban moves nicely into side control.
Alban content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Liddell regains half guard.
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!
Alban throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alban is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Liddell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alban breaks from Liddell's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alban misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Liddell wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Liddell working to try and regain half guard.
Alban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liddell is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Alban controlling from the full mount.
Liddell tries to reverse the position but Alban maintains control.
Alban landing strikes from the mount.
Alban tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is in a horrible position here. Alban smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alban takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alban wants to control the pace but Liddell is squirming around nicely.
Liddell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Liddell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alban putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alban looking to finish Liddell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liddell!

Liddell is rocked!
Liddell is in a horrible position here. Alban smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Liddell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alban landing strikes from the mount.
Alban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Liddell seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Alban connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Liddell is desperately trying to improve his position but Alban has a good base and remains in mount.
Alban controlling the position easily from mount.
Alban lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alban has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liddell's face.
Alban controlling his opponent.
Liddell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Liddell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alban putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alban working Liddell over with strikes here.
Liddell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Alban is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Alban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dr Alban's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Liddell throws a head kick but Alban moves out of range.
Alban avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Liddell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell tries to work over Alban's front leg with a kick but Alban checks it.
Liddell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alban checks the leg kick.
Alban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell lands an overhand right.

Alban shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liddell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alban tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alban lands an elbow.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Alban drags him back down.
Alban controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alban scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell bucks up and tries to throw Alban off but instead Alban has got his back!
Alban lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Liddell is keeping busy.
Alban wants to control but Liddell manages to buck him off and is now in Alban's guard! Nice work there by Liddell!
Dr Alban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alban bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liddell's guard.
Alban slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Alban is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alban slips nicely into half guard.
Alban frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alban landing strikes, looking to finish!
Liddell is working to get back to half guard.
Liddell wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Alban lands with some strikes.
Alban won't let Liddell get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Alban lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alban tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Liddell really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alban lands a heavy elbow.
Liddell is in a horrible position here. Alban smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Liddell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Alban cracks Liddell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alban with good strikes from the mount here!
Alban controlling his opponent.
Liddell tries to buck Alban off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alban looking to control but Liddell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alban controlling from the full mount.
Alban working Liddell over with strikes here.
Liddell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alban landing strikes from the mount and Liddell is in trouble!
Alban takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Alban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dr Alban's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Alban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddell can pounce on him.
Alban on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddell. Liddell obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddell lands a head shot.
Alban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alban's head.
Liddell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alban works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alban moves out of range of the strikes.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Alban moves out of range easily.
Alban throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liddell on the side of the head.
Alban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Liddell tries to land a front kick but Alban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alban throws a looping overhand right but Liddell ducks down to avoid it.
Alban moves out of range of the leg kick from Liddell.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Alban shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liddell is trying to defend but Alban finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alban performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alban working Liddell over with strikes.
Alban controlling the action here.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Alban stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to improve his position but Alban is controlling well.
Alban moves nicely into side control.
Alban throws a strike aimed at the side of Liddell's head but Liddell avoids it well.
Alban lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alban throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Liddell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Alban lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alban tries to score with some ground and pound. Liddell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alban is looking to take a break and control but Liddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dr Alban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddell is being controlled here.
Alban tries to move into full mount but can't pass Liddell's legs.
Alban controls the position.
Block Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dr Alban.
Alban misses with the combination.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddell tries a low kick but Alban avoids it.
Alban misses with a hook.
Alban lands a really nice looking cross but Liddell seems unphased.
Alban throws a series of punches but Liddell avoids them all with ease.
Alban looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
Alban connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liddell momentarily.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Alban thows a body shot but no joy.
Liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddell but Liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liddell is looking to score with low kicks.

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 Block Liddell.
I think Alban has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Alban!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cabbage Patched (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Patched
vs
Stormrage

195 cm
22
276 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

192 cm
22
281 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good 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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cabbage Patched!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Illidan Stormrage!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patched chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stormrage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patched displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cabbage Patched seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stormrage fails with a takedown attempt.
Patched delivers a nice body kick.
Stormrage looks gassed!
Patched throws a series of punches but Stormrage moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Patched. Beautiful body shot.

Patched shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Patched controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patched pushing down on Stormrage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Patched trying to mount his opponent but Stormrage defends it.
Patched stalling.

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.
Patched's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cabbage Patched.
Stormrage shoots and misses
and Patched connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabbage Patched has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidan Stormrage.

Patched bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stormrage is looking for a sweep.
Stormrage seems a little lost for a moment, as Patched dominates the positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cabbage Patched dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Patched feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stormrage's calf.
Stormrage misses with a takedown
and Patched counters with a nice body kick.
Patched is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stormrage can do to turn this around?
Stormrage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Patched lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stormrage doesn't seem phased though.

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

It looks like Illidan Stormrage has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Patched.
Patched controlling from mount.
Stormrage is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patched seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stormrage for as long as he can get away with.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage regains half guard.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cabbage Patched.
A punch lands to the side of Stormrage 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Stormrage shoots in and bounces Patched off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stormrage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Patched's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patched is on top in guard.
Patched trying to control but Stormrage is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patched is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cabbage Patched dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Illidan Stormrage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Patched fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stormrage on the side of the head.
Patched misses with a double jab.
Cabbage Patched is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patched misses with a series of wild punches.
Patched throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cabbage Patched is winning the standup battle so far.
Patched connects with a solid leg kick.
Stormrage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patched throws a leg kick which misses Stormrage's front leg but catches the back leg as Stormrage tries to avoid it.
Patched lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stormrage takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patched scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stormrage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patched with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stormrage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patched tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stormrage swivels and escapes.
Patched scores with a hook to the body. Stormrage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stormrage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Patched.
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!
Patched throws a nice looking combination but Stormrage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patched connects with a high kick.
Patched lands with a thumping leg kick.

Patched looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stormrage!
Patched controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patched keeping moving, preventing Stormrage from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormrage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stormrage thows a big elbow that misses.
Cabbage Patched is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Patched has control of Stormrage's left arm, preventing Stormrage from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stormrage looking to pass the guard.
Illidan Stormrage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patched is controlling Stormrage's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patched looking for a sweep. Not yet Patched, not yet.
Patched trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cabbage Patched showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patched has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25

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
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ales Smid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Weathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sandstorm. 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.

Smid
vs
Weathers

187 cm
21
216 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ales Smid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Weathers!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smid throws a low kick, looking for Weathers's leg but Weathers calmly moves out of range.
Weathers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smid misses with a looping right.
Carl Weathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weathers lands an overhand right.
Weathers avoids the body shot from Smid.
Smid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weathers throws out the jab.
Smid ducks under a wild hook from Weathers.
Weathers just misses with a punch to the body.
Smid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weathers.
Weathers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smid ducks under a wild hook from Weathers.
A jab from Weathers misses.
Weathers throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Smid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smid.
Weathers cracks a nice hook into Smid's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Smid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weathers cracks Smid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smid walks into a straight right hand from Weathers.
A jab from Smid misses.
Smid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smid.
Weathers misses the body punch
and Smid counters with a thumping low kick.
Weathers misses with a straight right.
Weathers misses with a looping right.
Smid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Smid as he connects with a hook.
Weathers walks into a left hand.
Smid throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weathers. Smid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weathers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weathers misses the jab.
Weathers connects with a crisp jab.
Weathers missing with a left hand there. Smid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weathers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weathers walks into a stiff left hand from Smid.
Weathers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smid.
Smid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weathers misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Weathers.
Smid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weathers finds it's way round the side to connect with Smid's head.
Weathers misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weathers. Smid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weathers missing with a left hand there. Smid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weathers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weathers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smid had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smid throws a head kick but Weathers moves out of range.
Weathers lands a jab to Smid's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Weathers.
A slow jab from Weathers misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Smid.
Weathers cracks Smid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weathers avoids the head kick by Smid.
Smid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weathers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smid ducks under a wild hook from Weathers.
Weathers throws a combination that misses
and Smid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weathers's knee momentarily.
Smid swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weathers throws a jab when Smid was well out of range.
Smid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weathers misses with a straight right.
Smid jabs at Weathers's body.
Weathers lands a nice hook to Smid's body. Smid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smid walks into a stiff left hand from Weathers.
Nice defenses there by Weathers.
A shot to the body from Weathers misses
and Smid counters with a series of strikes. Weathers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Weathers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smid counters with an outside leg kick.
Weathers misses with a body shot
and Smid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smid lands with a straight right. Weathers didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weathers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smid staying out of range there.
Weathers cracks a nice hook into Smid's ribs.
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 Ales Smid will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Weathers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weathers misses with a jab to the body
and Smid counters with a head kick.
Weathers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smid.
Smid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weathers avoids the head kick by Smid.
Smid is looking to slow Weathers down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Weathers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smid doesn't seem phased though.
Smid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weathers looks to throw the jab but Smid is out of range.
Smid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weathers takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Smid coming out on top.
Weathers misses with an uppercut. Smid saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Smid.
Smid lands a nice shot to the body.
Weathers misses the body punch
and Smid counters with a head kick.
Smid throws a sloppy head kick and Weathers moves out of range easily.
Weathers looks to land a right hand but Smid moved out of range.
Smid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smid scores with a jab to the body.
Weathers is breathing heavily.
Smid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weathers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weathers.
Smid lands a really nice looking cross but Weathers seems unphased.
Smid moves out of range as Weathers strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Weathers misses.
Weathers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smid can pounce on him.
Smid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smid throws a head kick that half lands.
Weathers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weathers avoids the head kick by Smid.
Weathers misses with a hook. Smid ducked under it nicely.
Smid throws a head kick that misses.
Smid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weathers.
A big right from Weathers misses.
Smid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smid misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weathers throws a sloppy body shot
and Smid counters with a body kick.
Smid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weathers's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smid.
Weathers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smid. Smid obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smid.
Smid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Smid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smid throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smid.
Smid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smid throws a leg kick which misses Weathers's front leg but catches the back leg as Weathers tries to avoid it.
Smid throws a body punch but Weathers moves out of range.
Weathers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Weathers misses
letting Smid counter with a right hand.
Weathers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weathers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smid.
Weathers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weathers.
Smid misses with a head kick.
Weathers throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smid misses with a body shot.
A jab from Smid finds it's way through Weathers's defenses.
Ales Smid is winning the standup battle so far.
Smid misses with a head kick.
Smid misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ales Smid dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Weathers checks a low kick from Smid.
Weathers throws the left hand but Smid avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Smid lands.
Smid tries to land a leg kick but Weathers saw it coming and moves away.
Weathers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smid was well out of range. Poor timing from Weathers.
A big left from Weathers misses.
Weathers throws a sloppy body shot
and Smid counters with a good low kick that Weathers was not able to check.
Smid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weathers.
Smid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weathers can do to turn this around?
Smid staying out of range there.
Smid scores with a nice right hand.
Smid throws a head kick but Weathers moves out of range.
Smid swings for the body but Weathers moves out of range.
A big right from Weathers misses.
Smid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weathers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smid counters with a head kick. That will keep Weathers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A punch combination from Weathers misses.
Smid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weathers loads up on a big right hand but Smid slips the punch.
Weathers misses with a double jab
and Smid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smid is looking to slow Weathers down with leg kicks.
Smid looks to land a left hand but Weathers moved out of range nicely.
Weathers misses with a looping left.
Weathers misses with a hook.
Weathers misses with a body shot
and Smid counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weathers checks the leg kick.
Smid tries to score with a low kick but Weathers moves his leg out of the way.
Smid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weathers.
Weathers misses with a looping left.
A jab from Weathers misses.
Weathers slips under a jab.
Smid works Weathers's body with a nice hook.
Weathers lands the left hand.
Smid misses with a head kick.
Weathers avoids the head kick by Smid.
A head kick misses from Smid.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Weathers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smid has got the better of the exchanges.
Smid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weathers lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weathers throws a right and a left that Smid avoids nicely.
Weathers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smid can pounce on him.
Smid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weathers lands with a good body shot.
Weathers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smid.
Smid misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weathers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smid counters with an inside leg kick.
Smid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weathers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weathers scores with a jab to the body.
Weathers throws a hook but Smid blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weathers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weathers stuns Smid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Weathers misses.
Weathers misses with an uppercut.
Weathers loads up on a big right hand but Smid slips the punch.
Weathers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smid.
Weathers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weathers's knee momentarily.
Weathers just misses with a punch to the body.
Smid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weathers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weathers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weathers counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weathers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Carl Weathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weathers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ales Smid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ales Smid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RIP Evan Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Katainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes to the cage accompanied by Tornado of Souls - Megadeth. RIP Evan Tanner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jyrki Katainen's chin.

Evan Tanner
vs
Katainen

180 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

187 cm
21
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Phoenix Nutrition - 158 recovery $99

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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, RIP Evan Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyrki Katainen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katainen misses with a few strikes there.
Katainen thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanner is defended easily by Katainen.
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Katainen walks into a straight right hand from Tanner.
Tanner looks to land a combination but Katainen avoids it well.
Katainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanner.
Katainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Katainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katainen tries to bum rush Tanner with a series of wild strikes but Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katainen throws out the jab.
Tanner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Jyrki Katainen has been cut.

Tanner darts in and clinches Katainen up against the cage.
Tanner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Katainen up against the cage.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanner has Katainen pressed against the cage, preventing Katainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katainen stalling in the clinch but Tanner improves position.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Katainen.
Katainen has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
Katainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanner works on Katainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Katainen presses Tanner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katainen works on Tanner's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tanner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katainen's brow.
Katainen lands with a light punch inside.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Katainen blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanner.
Katainen takes a shot to the head.
Katainen digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Katainen.
Tanner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Katainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katainen avoids it.
Tanner scores with a shoulder strike.
Katainen managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner lands an uppercut.
Katainen blocks an uppercut.
Tanner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katainen blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katainen lands a body punch.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katainen's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katainen.
Katainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katainen stalling in the clinch but Tanner improves position.
Tanner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIP Evan Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Katainen.

Katainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katainen misses with a double jab
and Tanner counters with a left and a right that stings Katainen.

Tanner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Katainen is trying to defend but Tanner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tanner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Katainen's head.

Tanner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Katainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanner is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tanner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Katainen wants to get back to full guard.
Tanner drops an elbow to the side of Katainen's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Katainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanner.

Tanner seems to be working for a kimura but Katainen defends the submission attempt.

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 has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katainen cracks Tanner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katainen manages to avoid it.
Tanner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katainen backs up against the cage.
Tanner slips under a jab from Katainen.
Tanner slips a jab and a cross from Katainen.
Katainen lands with a right hand.
Tanner fails with the takedown.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katainen slips a straight right by Tanner.
Katainen misses with a straight right.
Tanner throws a series of punches but Katainen moves out of range.
Katainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Katainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 RIP Evan Tanner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Katainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Katainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tanner.
Katainen throws a big shot that misses.
Katainen throws a jab when Tanner was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Katainen.
Katainen throws a lazy right hand but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Katainen does no damage.
Tanner connects with a nice looking jab.

Katainen drops Tanner with a beautiful combination! Tanner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Katainen is looking for the KO!

Tanner is rocked!

It looks like RIP Evan Tanner has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner misses with a double jab
and Katainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Tanner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katainen misses with a looping left.
Tanner seems to have got his legs back now.
Katainen digs a good hook to Tanner's body.
Tanner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katainen's waist but Katainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanner off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanner.
Katainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner at a distance.
Tanner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Katainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Katainen drops Tanner with a beautiful combination! Tanner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Katainen is looking for the KO!
Katainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katainen looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.

Katainen lands a big uppercut and Tanner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tanner looks OK. Katainen waves Tanner back to his feet!
Katainen misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Katainen misses.
Katainen misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner throws a jab when Katainen was well out of range.
Katainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Tanner loses concentration momentarily and Katainen pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Tanner crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Katainen finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jyrki Katainen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John The QFC killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Ahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahma has chosen Power - Kanye West as his entrance music. Jussi Ahma has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John The QFC killer's chin.

The QFC killer
vs
Ahma

187 cm
26
210 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

183 cm
27
214 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hell's Balls Money Movers

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John The QFC killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The QFC killer doesn't seem bothered though.

Ahma scores with a takedown into The QFC killer's guard.
Ahma thows a big elbow that misses.
Ahma advances to half guard.
Ahma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma is pressing down on The QFC killer's thigh, looking to free his foot. The QFC killer is holding on for now.
Ahma is stalling here. The QFC killer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ahma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The QFC killer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Ahma explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ahma.
John The QFC killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma avoids the head kick by The QFC killer.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahma blocks the leg kick.
The QFC killer misses with a low kick.
Ahma misses with a double jab.
The QFC killer tries to clinch up but Ahma circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. The QFC killer does a little dance to reset his feet.

Ahma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ahma showed some decent athleticism there.
The QFC killer is trying to stand up here but Ahma is controlling him well.
Ahma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The QFC killer trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ahma is working for a kimura here but The QFC killer manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ahma's guard.
The QFC killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The QFC killer prevents Ahma from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ahma is working an open guard so The QFC killer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The QFC killer takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like John The QFC killer has been cut.
Ahma throws a jab when The QFC killer was well out of range.

Ahma gets the takedown into side control.
Ahma tries to move to full mount but The QFC killer actually manages to regain half guard.
Ahma trying to control from The QFC killer's half guard. The QFC killer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The QFC killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The QFC killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The QFC killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahma.

Ahma stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and The QFC killer has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ahma manages to get his head free but now The QFC killer has transitioned to an armbar! Ahma grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from The QFC killer! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John The QFC killer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between john jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think jan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Judgment night by Biohazard&Onyx. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

jan
vs
Boon

194 cm
24
240 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

200 cm
27
273 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, john jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Boon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jan thumps Boon with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Boon.
jan looks to score with a jab to the body but Boon is just out of range.
jan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boon's calf.
jan tries to work over Boon's front leg with a kick but Boon checks it.
Boon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like john jan has been cut.
Boon misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by jan.

jan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
jan thows a big elbow that misses.
jan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
jan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from jan.
jan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
jan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
jan throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Boon as jan shoots in.
Boon looks to land a right hand but jan moved out of range.
jan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boon. Boon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eric Boon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boon misses with a shot to the body
and jan counters with an inside leg kick.
Boon throws a lazy head kick
and jan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Boon misses.
Boon throws a head kick but jan moves out of range.
Boon misses the body punch
and jan counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jan connects with a solid leg kick.
Boon looks gassed!
Boon throws a sloppy head kick
and jan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boon thinking.
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!
jan tests Boon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from jan.
Boon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boon wants it to stay on the feet.
Boon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting jan counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for jan.
Boon takes one to the side of the head.
jan connects with a looping right hand.
jan tries to land a leg kick but Boon saw it coming and moves away.
jan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eric Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from jan, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
jan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before jan can pounce on him.
jan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

jan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
jan lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
jan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from jan.
jan postures up in Boon's guard and throws a big left but Boon blocks it.

jan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
jan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

jan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boon has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
jan has a closed guard, preventing Boon from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

john jan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on john jan's cut.
That's time! jan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from jan.
jan misses with a low kick as Boon jumps back.
Boon avoids the head kick by jan.
A head kick by Boon misses
and jan counters with a thumping low kick.
jan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boon leaves jan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boon throws a lazy head kick
and jan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boon's knee momentarily.
jan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boon throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boon misses with an attempted mid kick.
jan tries to work over Boon's front leg with a kick but Boon checks it.
Boon is breathing heavily.

Boon gets caught flat footed, as jan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting jan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as jan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
jan postures up.
jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Boon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
jan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boon can do to turn this around?

jan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boon has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon stays in close to jan's body and controls the position.

Boon is posturing up here but jan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Boon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Boon has to tap! Slick submission there by jan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). john jan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Chuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Casic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dusko Casic enters the cage!

Chuva
vs
Casic

180 cm
25
170 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelo Chuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dusko Casic!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuva lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Dusko Casic has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Casic.
Chuva blocks the body kick.
Chuva misses with a series of wild punches.
Chuva lands an overhand right.
Chuva punishes Casic's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chuva misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Chuva misses.
Chuva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chuva misses the shot to the body.
Casic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chuva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chuva misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Chuva blocks the leg kick.
Chuva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chuva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Casic, right into the meat.
Casic throws a chopping leg kick but Chuva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Casic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Casic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Casic avoids the body shot from Chuva.
Casic is looking to slow Chuva down with leg kicks.
Chuva is breathing heavily.
Casic throws a head kick but Chuva moves out of range.
A punch combination from Chuva misses.
Casic throws a front kick that sends Chuva stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Casic closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Chuva avoids the elbow strike from Casic, against the cage.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chuva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chuva is trying to force a seperation but Casic has the dominant position.
Casic lands an elbow just above Chuva 's eye.
Nice elbow from Casic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Casic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chuva takes an elbow to the temple.
Casic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chuva is stalling here.
Chuva dodges an elbow strike from Casic.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chuva's brow.
Chuva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Casic has him pressed against the cage.
Casic slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chuva's brow.
Chuva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Casic has him pressed against the cage.
Casic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Casic lands an elbow just above Chuva 's eye.
Casic lands an elbow just above Chuva 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Casic.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuva misses with a punch on the inside.
Chuva throws a punch but it's blocked by Casic.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chuva tries to break free but Casic pushes him back against the cage.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike from Casic.
Chuva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Casic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chuva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chuva's brow.
Chuva wants to stall.
Chuva dodges an elbow strike from Casic.
Chuva is trying to break the clinch but Casic has him pressed against the cage.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Casic.
A right hand to the body from Chuva.
A frustrated look appears on Chuva's face as he tries to break the clinch.

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.
Chuva wants to break free but Casic has control.
Chuva misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Chuva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chuva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chuva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Casic misses with an elbow over the top.
Casic prevents Chuva from breaking the clinch.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Chuva in his tracks for a moment.
Chuva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Chuva in his tracks for a moment.
Chuva presses Casic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chuva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Casic leaning against his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casic throws an elbow but it misses.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Casic.
Chuva tries to break the clinch but Casic is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusko Casic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dusko Casic'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.

Casic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Casic. Chuva shrugs it off though.
Casic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Casic.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Casic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chuva, pushing him back against the cage.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike from Casic.
Chuva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Casic pushes off an throws an elbow but Chuva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chuva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chuva avoids the elbow strike from Casic, against the cage.
Casic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chuva avoids a wild elbow strike from Casic.
Casic lands an elbow just above Chuva 's eye.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike from Casic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Casic throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuva can't break the clinch.
Chuva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chuva avoids a wild elbow strike from Casic.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Casic.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chuva's brow.
Casic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Casic throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Casic throws an elbow but misses.
Chuva leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chuva's brow.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

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.
Chuva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Casic.
Casic misses with an elbow over the top.
Chuva lands a nice shot to the body.
Casic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chuva's brow.
Chuva lands a body shot.
Chuva looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike from Casic.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike.
Casic taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chuva has had enough of the clinch but Casic keeps him there for the moment.
Casic just leaning against Chuva, taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Casic throws an elbow but misses.
Casic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chuva avoids the elbow strike from Casic, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casic.

Chuva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casic throws a leg kick which misses Chuva's front leg but catches the back leg as Chuva tries to avoid it.
Chuva looks to land a left hand but Casic moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick from Casic.
Casic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casic moves away from the strike by Chuva.
Chuva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuva scores with a nice head shot.
Chuva throws a nice looking combination but Casic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Casic closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Casic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chuva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Casic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chuva's efforts to push away.
Casic keeps control of Chuva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chuva takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casic misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chuva's brow.
Chuva wants to break free but Casic has control.
Chuva tries to break the clinch but Casic is controlling the position.
Chuva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Dusko Casic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Chuva misses with a wild body shot.
Chuva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dusko Casic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuva 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 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Casic misses with an elbow strike.
Chuva tries to break free but Casic pushes him back against the cage.
Chuva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Casic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Casic stalling in the clinch.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Chuva in his tracks for a moment.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Casic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Casic has Chuva pressed against the cage, preventing Chuva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chuva lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic leaning against his opponent.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Casic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Casic misses with an elbow over the top.
Casic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Casic misses with an elbow over the top.
Chuva avoids a wild elbow strike from Casic.
Chuva lands a body punch.
Casic misses with an elbow strike.
Chuva can't break the clinch.
Chuva trying to stall but Casic improves his position.
Chuva avoids a wild elbow strike from Casic.
Casic lands an elbow inside.

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

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.
Casic pushes Chuva away with a front kick.
Dusko Casic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Casic is looking to clinch.
Casic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marcelo Chuva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chuva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Casic. That one must have hurt.
Casic scores with a push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Casic!

Casic has managed to clinch.
Casic lands an elbow inside that Chuva shrugs off.
Casic pushes off an throws an elbow but Chuva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chuva throws a punch but it's blocked by Casic.
Casic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Casic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chuva avoids a wild elbow strike from Casic.
Casic pushes off an throws an elbow but Chuva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chuva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Casic has him pressed against the cage.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Casic throws an elbow but misses.
Casic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Casic stalling.
Chuva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Casic lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Marcelo Chuva has been cut.
Casic lands an elbow that stopped Chuva in his tracks for a moment.
Casic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chuva blocks an elbow strike.
Chuva has had enough of the clinch but Casic keeps him there for the moment.
Chuva wants to break free but Casic has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Casic throws an elbow but misses.

Chuva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chuva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Casic. That one must have hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Casic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chuva is looking to wear down Casic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Casic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chuva avoids a wild elbow strike from Casic.
Casic lands a nice elbow.
Casic lands an elbow just above Chuva 's eye.
Marcelo Chuva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casic lands an elbow inside that Chuva shrugs off.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Casic.

Chuva is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Casic lands a big elbow that drops Chuva! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Chuva is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusko Casic!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngaio Bealum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Superman. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mathers
vs
Bealum

180 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
162 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ngaio Bealum!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bealum misses the target.
Bealum tries to clinch but Mathers moves out of range.
Bealum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bealum punishes Mathers's body with a nice straight punch.
Mathers staying out of range there.
Bealum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mathers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mathers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bealum.
Mathers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bealum.
Bealum shoots in for a double leg but Mathers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mathers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bealum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bealum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathers.
Bealum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mathers rather than just go for the knockout.
Mathers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bealum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mathers blocks a jab.
Mathers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mathers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Mathers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bealum's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mathers is trying to control. Bealum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Mathers controlling the action here.
Bealum is trying to get back to full guard.
Bealum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bealum is looking to improve his position.
Bealum tries to kick Mathers off but Mathers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mathers not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bealum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mathers.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mathers.
Mathers thumps Bealum with a low kick.
Mathers throws a combination. Bealum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bealum throws an overhand right that lands on Mathers's shoulder, as Mathers tries to avoid the shot.

Mathers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bealum is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers prevents Bealum from improving his position.
Mathers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mathers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mathers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bealum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mathers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mathers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bealum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mathers scores with a head kick.
Mathers scoring well with a low kick there.
Mathers defending well as Bealum loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mathers.
Bealum misses with a straight left.
Bealum throws out a loose jab but Mathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bealum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bealum walks into a straight right hand from Mathers.
Bealum tries for a takedown but Mathers circles away easily
and Bealum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bealum looks gassed!
Bealum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bealum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mathers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Mathers. That snapped Bealum's head back.
Bealum scores with a hook.
Mathers blocks a jab.
Mathers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ngaio Bealum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bealum looks to land a right hand but Mathers moved out of range.
Mathers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mathers works over Bealum's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bealum throws a sloppy body shot
and Mathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathers tests Bealum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bealum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mathers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mathers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mathers lands in his opponent's guard.
Mathers wants to pass the guard but Bealum is keeping the position.
Mathers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mathers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathers chips away with some ground and pound.
Bealum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers trying to control but Bealum is working from the bottom.
Mathers lands a couple of elbows.
Mathers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bealum's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mathers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bealum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bealum loads up on a big right hand but Mathers slips the punch.
A jab from Mathers does it's job there.
Mathers lands a jab to the nose.
Bealum wants to clinch
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mathers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bealum.
Marshall Mathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathers lands a jab-cross combination.

Bealum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mathers!
Bealum thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bealum throws some wild stikes that Mathers manages to avoid easily.
Bealum punching from mount but Mathers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mathers tries to reverse the position but Bealum maintains control.
Mathers tries to lock up and control but Bealum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mathers is looking to improve his position but Bealum isn't that keen on the idea.
Bealum lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mathers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bealum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bealum tries to pass to full mount but Mathers defends it.
Mathers is controlling Bealum's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bealum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bealum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mathers's head.
Mathers manages to get to full guard.
Mathers pulls Bealum in close to prevent any damage.
Bealum throws a strike but Mathers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bealum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bealum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Bealum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mathers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bealum's waist but Bealum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mathers off to one side.
Bealum thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bealum.
Bealum looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathers is just out of range.
Bealum looks to land a right hand but Mathers moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Mathers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathers manages to avoid it.
Bealum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bealum is breathing heavily.

Mathers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mathers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bealum!
Mathers landing strikes from the mount.
Bealum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bealum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bealum is working to get back to half guard.
Mathers looking to control but Bealum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers with good strikes from the mount here!
Mathers controlling the position easily from mount.
Bealum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mathers looking to finish Bealum with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bealum!
Bealum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bealum wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mathers avoids the attempt from Bealum to control.
Bealum wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Mathers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bealum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mathers on the side of the head.
Bealum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bealum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bealum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bealum throws a hook but Mathers blocks it.
A jab from Mathers finds it's way through Bealum's defenses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mathers!
Mathers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bealum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mathers.
Mathers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bealum is fending him off so far but Mathers persists. Nope, Bealum circles away and we're back to standing.

Bealum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mathers manages to get to full guard.
Mathers is pulling down on Bealum's head to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bealum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mathers has control of Bealum's left arm, preventing Bealum from doing any damage.
Bealum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marshall Mathers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathers trying to control the position.
Mathers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bealum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bealum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mathers seems keen to control Bealum's posture.

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.
Mathers wants to sweep here but Bealum controlling him for the moment.
Mathers is working hard here to advance position.
Bealum thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bealum tries to clinch but Mathers moves away
and Mathers counters with a stiff right hand.
Bealum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mathers.
Bealum scores with a jab to the body.
Mathers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bealum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mathers throws a series of punches but Bealum moves out of range.
Mathers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bealum's calf.
Bealum dodges the punch combination from Mathers.
Bealum lands a nice shot that snaps Mathers's head back.
Bealum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mathers counters with a three punch combo that has Bealum backing up. Bealum nods at Mathers to acknowledge the strikes.
Mathers moves away from the strike by Bealum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bealum.
Bealum misses with an uppercut.
Mathers lands with a right hand.
Bealum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mathers. Mathers obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Bealum misses.
Mathers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bealum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mathers counters with a body kick that stops Bealum in his tracks momentarily.
Ngaio Bealum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathers scores with a three punch combo!
Mathers lands with an uppercut that bounces Bealum off the cage and back into rage.
Bealum needs to keep his hands up - Mathers had a free shot at his head there.
Mathers lands with a good body shot.
Mathers throws a one two combo.
Mathers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mathers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bealum throws a lazy right hand but Mathers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bealum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers lands a jab-cross combination.

Mathers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mathers lands in his opponent's guard.
Mathers distracts Bealum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mathers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bealum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mathers pushing down on Bealum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mathers trying to control the action but Bealum is working from the bottom.
Mathers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bealum defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bealum is trying to stand up here but Mathers is controlling him well.
Bealum taking some punishment here, with Mathers in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Mathers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Mathers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chemical Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Destroy Everything. Ali has chosen Death to HBCC as his entrance music. 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?

Cox
vs
Ali

175 cm
24
170 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
182 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chemical Ali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Cox checks it.
Ali jabs Cox right on the nose. Cox blinks but takes it well.
Cox just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Cox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ali looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ali 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.
Cox postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Cox is out of range.
Ali is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Ali cracks Cox with a good jab.
Cox walks into a jab.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Cox wants to clinch.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cox swivels and escapes.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Cox had a free shot at his head there.
Cox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Cox throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cox.

Ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ali is pressing down on Cox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cox is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Cox is trying to maintain the position but Ali is very close to passing his half guard.
Ali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cox's head.
Ali looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big left from Ali misses.
Ali checks a low kick from Cox.

Ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cox wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.

Cox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ali controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ali is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

Cox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Cox wants to sweep but no luck.

Cox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Ali 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Ali trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Ali wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.

Cox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ali stays in close to Cox's body and controls the position.
Cox keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
Ali cracks Cox with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cox 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.
Ali wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chemical Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Ali connects with a nice short shot to Cox's temple.
Cox is refusing to be controlled, as Ali sits in half guard.
Ali prevents Cox from improving his position.
Ali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ali is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is controlling the pace.
Ali wants to advance to full mount but Cox doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Cox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Ali sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chemical Ali.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.

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.
Cox swinging wildly here.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Cox.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Cox's leg but Cox calmly moves out of range.
Cox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.

Ali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ali wants to control but Cox is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to control but Ali postures up.
Ali trying to control the position but Cox is working away.
Cox is trying to get back to half guard.
Ali working away.
Eaton Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chemical Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cox manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chemical Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chemical Ali!