RMFE - 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Bamberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Gracie has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bamberger
vs
Gracie

173 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Bamberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie has Bamberger up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamberger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bamberger jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Bamberger around his waist. Bamberger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Gracie is trying to trip Bamberger. He has hold of a leg but Bamberger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bamberger wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bamberger has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Bamberger tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bamberger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Bamberger wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Bamberger tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie has the hooks in. Bamberger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Gracie looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bamberger trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Bamberger tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Bamberger tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bamberger defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bamberger holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Bamberger rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamberger controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bamberger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bamberger was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bamberger wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Bamberger trying to control the position.
Bamberger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Bamberger wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bamberger is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bamberger is working hard here to advance position.

Gracie escapes and gets back to his feet.

Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Bamberger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gracie is pushing Bamberger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bamberger smiles and moves away.
Bamberger lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamberger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pushing down on Bamberger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bamberger!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Bamberger to control.

Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bamberger is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ganja Lover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lover
vs
de Souza

188 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ganja Lover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego de Souza!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lover tries to clinch but Souza is having none of it.
Lover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Lover shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Souza's guard.
Lover wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lover trying to stand up but can't free himself from Souza's guard.
Lover wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Souza wants to get back to his feet but Lover passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Lover is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lover works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Souza tries to break free.
Lover is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lover seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Souza for as long as he can get away with.

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.
Souza is keeping busy.
Lover misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lover tries to keep control of the position but Souza is staying busy.
Lover throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ganja Lover dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lover shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lover shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Lover fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganja Lover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lover shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Souza.
Souza connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souza's waist but Souza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lover off to one side.
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lover.
Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lover closes the distance and clinches up with Souza, looking for a takedown. Lover pushes Souza against the cage but Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lover shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lover closes the distance and clinches up with Souza, looking for a takedown. Lover pushes Souza against the cage but Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Ganja Lover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lover is defended easily by Souza.
A nice leg kick lands there from Souza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Lover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Souza.
Ganja Lover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lover.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lover's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Souza.
Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza connects with a solid leg kick.
Souza works over Lover's head and body with a nice combination.
Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Diego de Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza throws a leg kick which misses Lover's front leg but catches the back leg as Lover tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Souza.
Souza's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Souza duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Souza.

Lover is rocked!
Lover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
Lover is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Souza swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza swinging wildly here.
Lover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Lover shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diego de Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Lover persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego de Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Lover shoots in for a double leg but Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganja Lover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lover looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lover moves away.
Lover dodges the punch combination from Souza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lover closes the distance and clinches up with Souza, looking for a takedown. Lover pushes Souza against the cage but Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lover tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Lover or perhaps it was just good defense by Souza which made him look bad.
Souza scores with a one two! Lover had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza works over Lover's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Lover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Souza. Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
Lover seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Lover on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lover.
Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck for Lover with that takedown attempt.
Lover throws a leg kick
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Lover misses
and Souza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lover tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lover slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lover with a poor takedown

and Souza counters with a crisp one two that drops Lover! Souza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lover to his feet! Lover is in big trouble!
Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Lover tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lover.
Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Souza misses.
Lover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Lover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souza throws a combination. Lover tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Souza counters with a good low kick that Lover was not able to check.
Lover thows a leg kick but Souza checks it
and Souza counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Lover fails with the takedown
and Souza counters with an inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego de Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ars Moriendi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moriendi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gojira- The Art of Dying. Randy Orton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ars Moriendi's chin.

Moriendi
vs
Orton

185 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ars Moriendi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton shoots in looking for a takedown. Moriendi tries to sprawl out of it but Orton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moriendi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moriendi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orton.
Orton fails to land the takedown.

Orton gets the takedown into side control.
Moriendi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Orton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moriendi keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Orton taking a break here but Moriendi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Moriendi is trying to stand back up but Orton is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

Moriendi clinches.
Orton takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Orton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ars Moriendi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.

Moriendi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moriendi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orton defends it nicely.

Moriendi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Orton is not content to let Moriendi control the position.
Orton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orton can do anything to dispel that myth.

Moriendi decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Orton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moriendi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moriendi is breathing heavily.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moriendi tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moriendi to the ground. Moriendi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moriendi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moriendi tries to clinch but Orton is having none of it.

Orton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moriendi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Moriendi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Orton 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.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton stops Moriendi from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Orton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Moriendi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Orton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moriendi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moriendi shrugs it off.
Moriendi is squirming around, avoiding Orton's attempts to control the action.

Orton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Moriendi turns into him and now he's in Orton's guard.
Moriendi trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is trying to keep Moriendi in close.
Moriendi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Moriendi stands up and waves to Orton to follow him.
Moriendi fails in his attempt to clinch.

Orton gets caught flat footed, as Moriendi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ars Moriendi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moriendi moves in looking to clinch but Orton pushes him off.

Moriendi clinches up against the cage.

Moriendi manages to break the clinch.

Orton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Orton stops Moriendi from getting back to his feet.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Orton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moriendi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moriendi is trying to stand up here but Orton is controlling him well.

Moriendi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Moriendi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moriendi wants it to stay on the feet.
Moriendi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Moriendi misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orton closes the distance and clinches up with Moriendi, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes Moriendi against the cage but Moriendi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moriendi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton looks for a takedown but Moriendi sprawls well.
Ars Moriendi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
Moriendi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moriendi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orton is fending him off so far but Moriendi persists. Nope, Orton circles away and we're back to standing.
Orton tries for a takedown but Moriendi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randy Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Moriendi does no damage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moriendi.

Moriendi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A big left from Moriendi misses.
Orton shoots in but no luck this time.
Moriendi scores with a sloppy right hand. Orton should have avoided that one.

Moriendi drives through and clinches with Orton against the cage.
Moriendi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orton's efforts to push away.

Moriendi manages to break the clinch.
Moriendi shoots for a takedown but Orton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moriendi counters by moving into the clinch.
Orton is trying to force a seperation but Moriendi has the dominant position.
Moriendi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orton's efforts to push away.

Moriendi breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Orton as Moriendi shoots in.

Moriendi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moriendi showed some decent athleticism there.
Ars Moriendi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orton wants to get back to his feet.
Moriendi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orton wants to control but Moriendi is keeping busy.
Moriendi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Orton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriendi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orton wants to control but Moriendi is keeping busy.

Moriendi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Orton to get to his feet.
Moriendi misses with a jab, cross combination.

Orton feints and as Moriendi raises his hands in defense, Orton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Moriendi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moriendi stands and throws Orton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moriendi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orton keeps working.
Orton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moriendi.
Moriendi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Moriendi throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Moriendi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Orton to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ars Moriendi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Moriendi rushes Orton and presses him up against the cage.

Moriendi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orton shoots and misses
and Moriendi counters with a nice kick to the body.

Moriendi darts in and clinches Orton up against the cage.

Moriendi manages to break the clinch.
Moriendi tries to clinch but Orton moves out of range.
Moriendi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orton circles away.

Orton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moriendi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moriendi tries to escape but Orton is in control.
Orton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moriendi keeps working.
Moriendi pushes Orton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Orton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Orton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moriendi, who protects the arm well.
Moriendi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Orton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Orton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moriendi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Orton's guard! Nice work there by Moriendi!
Moriendi trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moriendi stalks Orton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orton's face. Orton staggers backwards, shaken.
Orton fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moriendi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Moriendi. No joy for Orton on that attempt.
Ars Moriendi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
Orton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrible takedown by Moriendi or perhaps it was just good defense by Orton which made him look bad.
Orton has his takedown stuffed

and Moriendi counters by moving into the clinch.

Moriendi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moriendi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orton sprawls well. Orton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moriendi gets slowly back to his feet.
Moriendi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moriendi pinned against the cage. Moriendi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moriendi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Moriendi with that takedown attempt.
Moriendi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton circles away from the clinch attempt.

Orton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Orton stops Moriendi from getting back to his feet.

Orton wants to work for an arm triangle but Moriendi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moriendi has one foot on Orton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Moriendi looks for a takedown but Orton sprawls well.

Orton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moriendi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Moriendi kicks Orton off and gets to his feet.

Orton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moriendi's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton stops Moriendi from getting back to his feet.

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

Moriendi pushes Orton off and gets back to his feet.
Moriendi looks to land a combination but Orton avoids it well.
Moriendi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orton's waist but Orton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moriendi off to one side.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moriendi as he avoids it easily.

Moriendi shoots in and bounces Orton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moriendi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton struggling a bit here.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ars Moriendi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and blanka charlie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Carter
vs
charlie

180 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, blanka charlie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

charlie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Carter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. charlie is aware though and is defending well.
charlie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

charlie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

charlie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carter!
charlie tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
charlie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
charlie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but charlie is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
charlie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carter is looking to advance position but charlie won't allow it.
charlie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for charlie.

charlie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
charlie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
charlie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carter!

charlie goes for an armbar but Carter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carter.
charlie looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carter drops back looking for a leg! charlie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and charlie manages to kick Carter off! Carter jumps back into charlie's guard.
charlie wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him for the moment.
Carter wants to control from the top but charlie keeps moving.

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

Carter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carter forces his way into half guard.
charlie gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

charlie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carter has picked charlie up and slammed him! charlie can't keep hold of the triangle and Carter manages to pass to side control!
Carter landing strikes.
charlie is looking for a sweep.
charlie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
charlie punching from the bottom.

Carter is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

charlie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.

Carter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
charlie is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
charlie gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Carter is sitting in close to charlie's body. charlie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by charlie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). blanka charlie!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Chapman II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Chapman II
vs
Malone

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Chapman II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Malone!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapman II pinned against the cage. Chapman II gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Chapman II gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malone postures up.
Chapman II pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
Malone thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone won't allow Chapman II to sweep him here.
Malone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malone throws and elbow that misses. Chapman II uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Malone's guard. Nice move by Chapman II!
Chapman II is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman II pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Chapman II postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.

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

Malone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chapman II manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malone throws a strike but Chapman II rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chapman II throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malone stops Chapman II from standing up.
Chapman II wants to sweep but no luck.
Chapman II on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chapman II tries to get out of the position.
Chapman II is looking to stand up but Malone isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Chapman II pushes Malone off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chapman II has his takedown stuffed

and Malone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chapman II is breathing heavily.
Malone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chapman II regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Malone.
Malone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone stops Chapman II from standing up.
Malone trying to control but Chapman II is working from the bottom.
Chapman II avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chapman II is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman II's head.

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

Chapman II shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malone's guard.
Chapman II missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chapman II postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chapman II feints and as Malone raises his hands in defense, Chapman II changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Chapman II from controlling successfully.
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chapman II is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malone controls Chapman II momentarily but Chapman II frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chapman II has gone for a leg lock! Malone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chapman II's guard.
Chapman II controlling Malone's posture.

Chapman II kicks Malone off and gets to his feet.

Chapman II shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chapman II landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chapman II with good strikes from the mount here!
Chapman II looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Malone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chapman II putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Malone is bucking up trying to escape but Chapman II cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II breaks from Malone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Floyd Chapman II overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chapman II scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chapman II lands a big elbow.
Chapman II lands a big elbow.
Chapman II scoring with strikes but Malone is staying in there.
Malone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chapman II unloading with bombs!
Chapman II lands a big elbow.
Chapman II connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Chapman II maintains control.
Chapman II 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.
Chapman II with good strikes from the mount here!
Chapman II putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Malone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chapman II can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape.
Chapman II lands a big shot there that rocks Malone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Chapman II dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Malone doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chapman II counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chapman II pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman II. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chapman II throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Chapman II controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman II pushes down on Malone's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman II keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman II.
Chapman II throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Chapman II.
Malone tries to roll over but Chapman II keeps him under control.
Chapman II thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Chapman II is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malone is trying to stand back up but Chapman II is controlling him
Chapman II is pressing down on Malone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malone is holding on for now.
Chapman II is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chapman II drops an elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Chapman II scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malone is not content to let Chapman II control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman II.
Chapman II working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chapman II prevents Malone from standing back up.
Chapman II not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Chapman II escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chapman II scores a takedown into full mount!
Malone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chapman II avoids the attempt from Malone to control.
Malone regains half guard.
Chapman II drops an elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Malone is not content to let Chapman II control the position.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Chapman II showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chapman II 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 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Chapman II!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Borre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Napman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Borre
vs
Napman

187 cm
21
189 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Borre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Napman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borre looks to throw the jab but Napman is out of range.
Borre tries to clinch up.

Borre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borre slips a nice elbow through Napman's hands, connecting with Napman's forehead.

Napman looking for submissions off his back.
Napman wants to improve his position but Borre is controlling well.
Borre stalling.
Borre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borre thows a huge punch but Napman dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Napman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Napman actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borre in particular looking to stall.
Borre tries to pass to full mount but Napman defends it.

Napman looking for submissions off his back.
Borre seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

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.

Napman looking for submissions off his back.
Borre is trying to control. Napman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Borre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borre trying to control the position but Napman is working away.
Borre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Napman's legs.

Borre decides to stand back up. Borre steps back and let's Napman get back to his feet.
Napman tries for a takedown but Borre circles away easily

and Borre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Napman's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borre sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Napman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borre is breathing heavily.

Napman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borre defends it easily.

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

Borre stands up from Napman's guard - Borre perhaps looking for a knockout.

Borre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Napman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Napman has his foot on Borre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borre works his way back into a safe position though.
Napman keeping moving, preventing Borre from controlling successfully.

Napman is looking for a triangle but Borre pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Napman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Borre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Borre moves into the clinch.
Borre is looking to break free of the clinch but Napman has double underhooks.
Napman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Borre throws an elbow but misses.
Napman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borre smiles and moves away.
Napman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Borre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borre.
John Borre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Napman.
Borre wants to stand but Napman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Borre 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Napman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borre trying to control but Napman is working from the bottom.

Napman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Napman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borre is aware though and is defending well.

Napman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Borre has passed into half guard!
Napman wants to improve his position but Borre is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borre controlling from mount.
Napman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Napman won't allow Borre to sweep him here.
John Borre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napman stands and throws Borre's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Napman is trying to get an arm triangle but Borre is defending well.

Napman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Napman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Napman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Borre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Napman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Borre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Napman but great work by Borre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napman is trying to escape the position but Borre is controlling the position.
Napman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Borre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Napman is working away from the top position though.

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

Napman seems to be working for a kimura but Borre defends the submission attempt.

Napman is working for a kimura but Borre is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Borre dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Borre throws a sloppy head kick and Napman moves out of range easily.
Borre is looking to clinch but Napman is avoiding it.
Napman tries for a takedown but Borre circles away easily

and Borre counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Napman regains half guard.

Napman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Napman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Napman keeps working.

Napman looking for submissions off his back.
Napman manages to get to full guard.

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

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.
Napman taking a bit of punishment here - Borre scoring with strikes.
Napman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Napman looking for submissions off his back.
Martin Napman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Borre decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Napman has his takedown stuffed

and Borre counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borre scoring with punches and elbows.
Borre working the ground and pound from side control.

Borre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Napman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Napman seems a little lost for a moment, as Borre dominates the positioning.
Borre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Napman tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Napman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borre trying to pass the guard but Napman defending well.

Napman looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borre in particular looking to stall.

Napman looking for submissions off his back.
Borre is looking to advance position but Napman won't allow it.

Napman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Borre is tapping! Great win for Napman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martin Napman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guus Meeuwis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venture comes to the cage accompanied by "Uh Huh" by Method Man. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Guus Meeuwis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Venture
vs
Meeuwis

180 cm
25
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

167 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Venture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guus Meeuwis !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meeuwis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meeuwis leaves Venture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Meeuwis gets a takedown into half guard.
Meeuwis wants to pass the guard but Venture is defending well.
Venture gets full guard.
Venture wants to get back to his feet but Meeuwis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Meeuwis drops back looking for a leg! Venture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venture manages to kick Meeuwis off! Meeuwis jumps back into Venture's guard.
Venture working a defensive guard here.
Meeuwis looking to pass the guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeuwis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meeuwis is pressing down on Venture's thigh, looking to free his foot. Venture is holding on for now.

Meeuwis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meeuwis trying to pass the guard but Venture defending well.

Meeuwis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Venture sees it coming and defends easily.
Venture flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Meeuwis wants to free his trapped foot but Venture is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Venture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Meeuwis 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Meeuwis 's back!
Meeuwis tries to escape but Venture has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Venture is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Meeuwis is defending well though. Venture let's go of the attempt for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Venture is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Meeuwis tries to roll but Venture sticks to his back.

Venture patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Venture working for the choke.
Venture is breathing heavily.
Meeuwis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Meeuwis breaks Venture's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Meeuwis trying to move into half guard but instead Venture has managed to sweep!
Meeuwis is looking to stand up but Venture isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meeuwis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meeuwis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Venture!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meeuwis working for a submission but Venture is keeping him at bay.
Meeuwis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Venture is trying desperately to improve position.

Meeuwis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Venture bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Meeuwis is looking for a triangle here but Venture uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Meeuwis tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeuwis taking a bit of punishment here - Venture scoring with strikes.

Venture tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meeuwis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Venture looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meeuwis is trying to stand up here but Venture is controlling him well.
Meeuwis pushes Venture off but Venture dives into side control.
Meeuwis prevents Venture from improving position.
Venture lands an elbow.
Venture tries to advance to mount but Meeuwis denies him.
Venture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meeuwis sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guus Meeuwis will probably get the nod.
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.

Meeuwis has his takedown stuffed

and Venture counters with a takedown into side control.
Venture scoring with punches and elbows.
Meeuwis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Venture asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Venture works to advance to full mount. Meeuwis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Venture takes Meeuwis 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Meeuwis is in trouble.

Venture looking for the choke from the back.
Meeuwis breaks Venture's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Meeuwis tries to free his leg and advance position but Venture is retaining full guard.
Meeuwis is breathing heavily.
Venture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meeuwis manages to get himself to full guard.

Venture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Venture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Venture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venture advances position into side control!
Meeuwis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Venture off and has taken his back!

Meeuwis looking for the choke but no joy.

Meeuwis working for a choke but Venture is defending well.
Meeuwis is trying to stick to Venture's back but Venture is turning into Meeuwis . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Meeuwis 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Venture.
Venture stopping the sweep attempt from Meeuwis .
Venture tries to free his leg and advance position but Meeuwis is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeuwis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Venture is controlling him.
Venture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meeuwis is keeping the position for now.
Meeuwis wants to stand and escape but Venture is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meeuwis avoids the head kick by Venture.
Guus Meeuwis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeuwis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Venture counters with a takedown into side control.

Venture working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeuwis working to try and regain half guard.

Venture is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Meeuwis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Venture working the ground and pound effectively.

Venture is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Meeuwis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Meeuwis shrugs it off.
Meeuwis can't escape the position.

Meeuwis bucks up and throws Venture to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Meeuwis misses with a takedown

and Venture counters with a shoot takedown. Meeuwis fights it but they end up in guard.
Dean Venture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guus Meeuwis .
Meeuwis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venture's guard.
Dean Venture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Venture working for a triangle but Meeuwis defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meeuwis drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Meeuwis as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Venture screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Meeuwis ! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Guus Meeuwis !

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Ozdemir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Letto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozdemir's entrance music is The Rap. A fine choice. 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.

Ozdemir
vs
Letto

188 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassan Ozdemir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Letto!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letto scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Hassan Ozdemir has been cut.
Letto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Letto misses with a looping right.
Ozdemir lands a jab to the head.
Letto looks to throw the jab but Ozdemir is out of range.
Ozdemir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ozdemir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ozdemir swinging wildly here.
Ozdemir swinging wildly here.
Ozdemir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozdemir defending well as Letto loads up on a big left hand.
Ozdemir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ozdemir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozdemir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ozdemir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ozdemir throws a series of punches but Letto avoids them all with ease.
Ozdemir fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Ozdemir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozdemir throws a nice looking combination but Letto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ozdemir misses with a few strikes there.
Ozdemir scores with a nice right hand.
Ozdemir misses with a few strikes there.
Letto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozdemir throws a series of punches but Letto moves out of range.
Ozdemir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozdemir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozdemir defending well as Letto loads up on a big left hand.
Ozdemir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ozdemir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozdemir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ozdemir lands with a nice combination. Letto backs away looking to recover.
Letto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozdemir.
Ozdemir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Letto circles away quickly and effectively.
Ozdemir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Letto connects with a single shot there.
Letto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozdemir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Letto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozdemir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ozdemir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Letto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ozdemir is breathing heavily.
Letto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozdemir's head.
Ozdemir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Letto counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Hassan Ozdemir's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozdemir ducks under a wild hook from Letto.
Ozdemir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozdemir throws a body punch but Letto moves out of range.
Ozdemir just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozdemir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Letto to counter with a crisp jab.
Letto misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Letto misses.
Ozdemir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Letto counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Letto!