RMFE - 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stipe Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Junakovic
vs
Gracie

185 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stipe Junakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Junakovic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Junakovic wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Junakovic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Junakovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gracie manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Junakovic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

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

Junakovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gracie controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Junakovic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie is trying to shake Junakovic off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Junakovic won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Junakovic sprawls well.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Junakovic gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Junakovic is controlling him well.
Junakovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie is looking to escape.

Junakovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie pushes Junakovic off looking to stand but Junakovic dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Junakovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Junakovic trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Junakovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Gracie kicks Junakovic off and gets back to his feet.

Junakovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Junakovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gracie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Junakovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stipe Junakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Junakovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Junakovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Junakovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Junakovic isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junakovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to stand but Junakovic is controlling the position.

Junakovic 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.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four 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.

Junakovic 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.
Gracie wants to stand but Junakovic is controlling the position.
Junakovic thows a big elbow that misses.

Junakovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie pushes Junakovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junakovic as he avoids it easily.

Junakovic feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Junakovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junakovic defends it nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Junakovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Junakovic stops Gracie from standing up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Junakovic tries to pass.

Junakovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junakovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gracie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Junakovic shows good takedown defense.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Junakovic sprawls well.
Stipe Junakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.

Junakovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Junakovic is controlling him
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Junakovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junakovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gracie kicks off Junakovic and gets to his feet.

Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Junakovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Junakovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junakovic wants it to stay on the feet.

Junakovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Junakovic prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junakovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junakovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gracie uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Junakovic gets the takedown into side control.

Junakovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junakovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Junakovic landing a few strikes.
Gracie is pushing Junakovic's head away, looking to escape. Junakovic manages to hold on to the position though.
Junakovic tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Junakovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Junakovic is controlling him well.

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.

Junakovic tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Junakovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.

Junakovic tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Junakovic misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Junakovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Gracie tries to sprawl but Junakovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Junakovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Gracie manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Junakovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gracie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Junakovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junakovic is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Junakovic circles away and we're back to standing.

Junakovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Junakovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Junakovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Junakovic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stipe Junakovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junakovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Junakovic won't let Gracie get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Junakovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie trying desperately to get to his feet.

Junakovic is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.

Junakovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie is trying to stand up.
Junakovic lands a nice shot to the head.

Junakovic has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junakovic looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is trying to stand up.
Gracie is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Junakovic takes Gracie's back.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet but Junakovic has full control of the position and if anything, Gracie has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Junakovic looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Junakovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie holding both Junakovic 's hands and preventing any damage.

Junakovic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Gracie showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Junakovic gets his way!
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Junakovic scores with strikes from the back.

Junakovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four 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.

Junakovic tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Gracie is trying to stand back up.

Gracie is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

Junakovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junakovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Junakovic throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stipe Junakovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Junakovic 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stipe Junakovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pulver Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk de Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Toast
vs
de Groot

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pulver Toast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk de Groot!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Groot misses the shot to the body.

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

de Groot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toast wants to control but de Groot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
de Groot content to control rather than advance.

de Groot is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

de Groot is trying for a kimura here. Toast looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! de Groot wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirk de Groot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allessandro Vasiliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasiliev comes to the cage accompanied by "The Hand That Feeds" by NIN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vasiliev
vs
Krueger

199 cm
22
248 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allessandro Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger misses with a few strikes there.
Vasiliev tries to clinch there but Krueger circles away.
Krueger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krueger misses with a two punch combination.
Krueger slips a jab and a cross from Vasiliev.
Krueger thuds his shin into the meat of Vasiliev's side.
Vasiliev misses with a low kick as Krueger jumps back.
Vasiliev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krueger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krueger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krueger misses with a double jab.
Krueger throws a combination that misses

and Vasiliev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Krueger wants to get back to his feet.
Krueger is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Krueger pushes Vasiliev off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasiliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krueger.
Vasiliev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krueger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Krueger.
Krueger misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Vasiliev has closed the distance and engaged Krueger in a clinch.
Vasiliev taking a breather.
Krueger has Vasiliev pressed against the cage, preventing Vasiliev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Krueger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Krueger misses.
No joy there for Krueger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krueger misses with a two punch combination.
Krueger misses with a combination
enabling Vasiliev to counter with a crisp jab.
John Krueger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Vasiliev.
A combination from Krueger does no damage.
Krueger fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.
Vasiliev fails to pull guard.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Krueger stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allessandro Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krueger is struggling to control the position.
Krueger can't break the clinch.
Vasiliev trying to land knees to the body.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krueger connects with a knee to the head.
Krueger looks gassed!
Vasiliev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krueger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Krueger stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasiliev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krueger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasiliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krueger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasiliev.
Krueger can't break the clinch.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Krueger stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasiliev is pushing Krueger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger looking to slow down the pace here.

Vasiliev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasiliev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Vasiliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krueger defends it easily.
Vasiliev 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.
Krueger wants to stand but Vasiliev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Vasiliev manages to escape and get back to his feet.

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.
No luck for Vasiliev with that takedown attempt.
Krueger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vasiliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Vasiliev takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Vasiliev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Vasiliev pulls Krueger into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krueger is looking to stand up but Vasiliev won't let him.
Vasiliev has Krueger pulled in close to control his posture.
Vasiliev has a closed guard, preventing Krueger from standing up.
Vasiliev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krueger manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krueger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vasiliev controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev stops Krueger from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allessandro Vasiliev 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.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasiliev.
Allessandro Vasiliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasiliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krueger.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krueger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krueger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasiliev counters with a three punch combo that has Krueger backing up. Krueger nods at Vasiliev to acknowledge the strikes.
Krueger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Vasiliev avoids them all with ease.

Vasiliev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Vasiliev crashes against the mat.
Krueger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Krueger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vasiliev.
Krueger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vasiliev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Krueger is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev taking a breather here.
Vasiliev throws an elbow but Krueger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Krueger being controlled for a moment.
Krueger is trying to get back to his feet.
Vasiliev controls the position.
Krueger wants to get back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Vasiliev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Krueger is trying to get back to his feet.
Vasiliev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Vasiliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Vasiliev stands up.
Krueger drops his hands momentarily and Vasiliev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
John Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vasiliev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vasiliev lands in his opponent's guard.
Vasiliev won't allow Krueger to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasiliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vasiliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Vasiliev or perhaps it was just good defense by Krueger which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allessandro Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up but Krueger circles away and keeps his distance.
Krueger misses with a two punch combination.
Krueger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasiliev shoots for a double leg takedown but Krueger sprawls well. He's pushed Vasiliev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasiliev shoots for a double leg takedown but Krueger sprawls well. He's pushed Vasiliev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasiliev circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasiliev swings for the body but Krueger moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasiliev throws a leg kick that misses.
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasiliev circles away quickly and effectively.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Vasiliev avoids them all with ease.
Vasiliev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasiliev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krueger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown but Krueger shows good takedown defense.
Krueger throws a right hand that Vasiliev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasiliev also avoids with ease.
Vasiliev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krueger pinned against the cage. Krueger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but Vasiliev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vasiliev backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allessandro Vasiliev 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!

Krueger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasiliev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krueger avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Krueger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krueger throws a combination that misses

and Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krueger wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasiliev won't allow it.
Krueger is trying to break free.
Krueger is trying to stall.
Krueger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Krueger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Krueger.
Vasiliev slows down the pace here.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krueger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krueger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasiliev working hard to break the clinch.
Vasiliev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev tries to score a body lock takedown but Krueger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allessandro Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasiliev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krueger walks away with a smile on his face. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Krueger.
Krueger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Vasiliev with that takedown attempt.
Krueger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krueger scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasiliev should have avoided that one.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krueger as he jumps to the side.
Krueger misses with a double jab

and Vasiliev counters with a shoot takedown. Krueger fights it but they end up in guard.
Vasiliev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Krueger pushes Vasiliev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krueger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Krueger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch.

Vasiliev closes the distance and pushes Krueger back into the cage.
Krueger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krueger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasiliev avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vasiliev scores with a shot to the side of Krueger's head.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krueger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasiliev managing to block the knees to the body from Krueger.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Krueger is controlling him.
Krueger wants to break free but Vasiliev has control.
Vasiliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krueger smiles and moves away.

Vasiliev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krueger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasiliev prevents Krueger from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev controlling from the top position.
Allessandro Vasiliev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasiliev stops Krueger from standing up.
Vasiliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Krueger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Krueger wants to stand up but Vasiliev is controlling him.
Krueger being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Allessandro Vasiliev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Krueger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.
Krueger misses with the combination.
Krueger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allessandro Vasiliev is winning the standup battle so far.

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

Vasiliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasiliev controlling from side mount.
Krueger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allessandro Vasiliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasiliev 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allessandro Vasiliev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo De Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Rouge Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rouge Knight has chosen N.I.B - Black Sabbath as his entrance music. 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.

De Sousa
vs
Rouge Knight

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
257 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo De Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Rouge Knight!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Sousa clinches.
De Sousa has Rouge Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rouge Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

De Sousa jumps into guard, dragging Rouge Knight to the mat.
Rouge Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Sousa's guard.
Rouge Knight looking to sit in guard and control but De Sousa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rouge Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Sousa forces his way into half guard.

De Sousa 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rouge Knight is trying to stand up here but De Sousa is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Sousa is looking for a kimura but Rouge Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Sousa to get the leverage.
Rouge Knight tries to kick De Sousa off but De Sousa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

De Sousa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rouge Knight still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rouge Knight has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Rouge Knight decides to stand up, so the ref orders De Sousa to his feet.

De Sousa shoots in and gets a takedown into Rouge Knight's guard.

De Sousa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rouge Knight looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rouge Knight looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rouge Knight!

Rouge Knight decides to stand back up. Rouge Knight steps back and let's De Sousa get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Sousa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than De Sousa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Sousa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rouge Knight turns into him and now he's in De Sousa's guard.

Rouge Knight gets to his feet. De Sousa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
De Sousa is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by De Sousa or perhaps it was just good defense by Rouge Knight which made him look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Sousa leaves Rouge Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rouge Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.

De Sousa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rouge Knight was covering up waiting for the punch and De Sousa finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouge Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Sousa is controlling him.
Rouge Knight looking to control.

Rouge Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Sousa is aware though and is defending well.
De Sousa wants to control from the top but Rouge Knight keeps moving.

De Sousa has gone for a leg lock! Rouge Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Sousa's guard.

De Sousa is working an open guard so Rouge Knight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rouge Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

De Sousa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouge Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Sousa off and has taken his back!

Rouge Knight has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Rouge Knight working for a choke but De Sousa is defending well.

De Sousa showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Sousa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rouge Knight to score with a decent uppercut.

Rouge Knight gets caught flat footed, as De Sousa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rouge Knight keeping moving, preventing De Sousa from controlling successfully.

Rouge Knight working for a triangle but De Sousa defends it easily.

Rouge Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Sousa wants to control from the top but Rouge Knight keeps moving.

De Sousa has gone for a leg lock! Rouge Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Sousa's guard.
De Sousa has a closed guard, preventing Rouge Knight from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rouge Knight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rouge Knight is breathing heavily.
De Sousa scores with a jab.
Rouge Knight misses with a looping right.

De Sousa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rouge Knight wants to get back to his feet.

De Sousa tries for a kimura but Rouge Knight is defending well.
Rouge Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rouge Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Sousa is just riding it out for now. Rouge Knight eventually gives up the hold.

Rouge Knight is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Sousa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rouge Knight wants to stand but his hand is trapped. De Sousa uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

De Sousa drops back looking for a leg! Rouge Knight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rouge Knight manages to kick De Sousa off! De Sousa jumps back into Rouge Knight's guard.
Rouge Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Sousa is controlling him.

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.

Rouge Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet.

De Sousa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Rouge Knight has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for De Sousa. Oh but Rouge Knight has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! De Sousa goes limp - he's gone! Rouge Knight jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sven Rouge Knight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kleckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijan Benes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Kleckner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kleckner
vs
Benes

200 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
23
213 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Kleckner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marijan Benes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleckner throws a nice outside leg kick.

Kleckner shoots in and bounces Benes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kleckner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kleckner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kleckner with a nice head shot there.
Kleckner tries to free his leg and advance position but Benes is retaining full guard.
Kleckner wants to control from the top but Benes keeps moving.
Kleckner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Kleckner drops back looking for a leg! Benes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benes manages to kick Kleckner off! Kleckner jumps back into Benes's guard.
Benes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kleckner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kleckner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleckner cracks Benes with a solid left hand.
Kleckner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kleckner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benes looks gassed!
Benes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kleckner throws a strike but Benes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kleckner has his feet on Benes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benes wants to clinch up but Kleckner keeps it at a distance.

Kleckner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kleckner scores with punches from side control.
Benes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kleckner connects with a decent elbow.

It looks like Marijan Benes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleckner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Benes down.
Benes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Benes is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kleckner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Benes is still in real trouble! Can Kleckner finish him?
Kleckner cracks Benes with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kleckner immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Benes is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kleckner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kleckner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rez Kandinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Andersen
vs
Kandinsky

190 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rez Kandinsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kandinsky misses with a wild body shot.
Kandinsky digs a good body shot into Andersen's ribs.
Kandinsky moves out of range as Andersen throws a body kick.
Kandinsky throws a hook but Andersen avoids it easily.
Andersen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kandinsky throws a one two combo.

It looks like Don Andersen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kandinsky lands with a right and another and another! Andersen is in big trouble! Kandinsky lands again and this time it's lights out for Andersen! A quality knockout there for Kandinsky.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rez Kandinsky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shayo Balamashano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jackson
vs
Balamashano

185 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
284 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shayo Balamashano!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Balamashano.
Balamashano avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Balamashano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balamashano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Balamashano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Balamashano.

It looks like Andy Jackson has been cut.
Balamashano lands a nice elbow.
Balamashano working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Balamashano landing knees to the head.
Balamashano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balamashano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balamashano lands a knee to the body.
Balamashano scores with a knee to the head.
Balamashano lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Balamashano.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balamashano.
Balamashano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balamashano lands a nice knee to the body.
Balamashano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balamashano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balamashano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Balamashano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balamashano.
Balamashano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Balamashano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Balamashano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Balamashano.
Balamashano looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balamashano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balamashano lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Balamashano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balamashano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Balamashano scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balamashano avoids it.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Balamashano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Balamashano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Balamashano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balamashano lands with a short shot to the head.
Balamashano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.

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.
Balamashano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balamashano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balamashano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balamashano missing with knees to the body.
Balamashano lands a nice elbow.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Balamashano.
Nice elbow from Balamashano.
Balamashano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Balamashano.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balamashano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Balamashano lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Balamashano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Balamashano's face.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Balamashano.
Balamashano trying to land knees to the body.
Balamashano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balamashano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Balamashano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balamashano lands a nice elbow.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Balamashano throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balamashano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Balamashano scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balamashano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balamashano blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balamashano lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balamashano.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Balamashano managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Balamashano.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Balamashano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by Balamashano.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Balamashano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Balamashano.
Balamashano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balamashano.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Balamashano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Balamashano trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balamashano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balamashano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balamashano pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balamashano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balamashano avoids it.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balamashano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balamashano avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Balamashano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balamashano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Balamashano missing with knees to the body.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Balamashano.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balamashano avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Balamashano pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balamashano lands a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Balamashano.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balamashano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shayo Balamashano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Jackson'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.

Balamashano darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balamashano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Balamashano moves out of range easily.
Balamashano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Balamashano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balamashano backwards.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Balamashano is breathing heavily.
Balamashano throws an elbow but it misses.
Balamashano lands an elbow inside.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balamashano.
Balamashano tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Balamashano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balamashano trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Balamashano avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Balamashano.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Balamashano, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balamashano's defenses.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Shayo Balamashano has been cut.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Balamashano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Balamashano's ribcage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Balamashano throws an elbow but misses.
Balamashano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balamashano misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Balamashano lands a damaging elbow.
Balamashano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balamashano tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Balamashano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balamashano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Balamashano blocks it.
Shayo Balamashano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balamashano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balamashano landing knees to the body.
Balamashano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Balamashano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Balamashano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Balamashano misses with a knee strike.
Balamashano lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balamashano is defending well for now.
Balamashano lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balamashano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balamashano managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Balamashano misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Balamashano.
Jackson avoiding damage as Balamashano throws knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balamashano avoids it.
Balamashano with a knee to the head.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balamashano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balamashano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balamashano backwards.
Balamashano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balamashano blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balamashano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Balamashano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balamashano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Balamashano avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Balamashano lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balamashano.
Balamashano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balamashano pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balamashano trying to land knees to the body.
Balamashano misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Balamashano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Balamashano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Balamashano blocks it.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Balamashano pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Balamashano's brow.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balamashano lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Balamashano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Balamashano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Balamashano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Balamashano scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balamashano misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balamashano with a knee to the head.
Balamashano takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Balamashano.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson avoiding damage as Balamashano throws knees to the body.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balamashano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Jackson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Balamashano counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Balamashano's ribcage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Balamashano.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balamashano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Balamashano's ribcage.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balamashano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balamashano backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balamashano missing with knees to the body.
Balamashano tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Balamashano, against the cage.
Balamashano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Balamashano avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balamashano.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Balamashano tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balamashano blocks it with crossed arms.
Balamashano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balamashano.
Balamashano lands an elbow inside.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Balamashano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Balamashano lands an elbow inside.
Jackson working Balamashano over with knees to the body.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Balamashano.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Balamashano.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Balamashano lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balamashano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balamashano lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Balamashano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balamashano lands a knee to the head.
Balamashano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balamashano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balamashano.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Balamashano 's eye.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balamashano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Balamashano landing knees to the body.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Balamashano.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balamashano.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Balamashano won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Balamashano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balamashano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balamashano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balamashano's defenses.
Balamashano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balamashano blocks it with crossed arms.
Balamashano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balamashano lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Balamashano blocks with his arms.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balamashano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Balamashano scores with a knee to the head.
Balamashano landing knees to the body.
Balamashano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Balamashano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balamashano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balamashano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Balamashano lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Balamashano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Balamashano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Balamashano 's eye.
Balamashano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balamashano.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Balamashano lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Balamashano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Balamashano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balamashano avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balamashano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Balamashano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Balamashano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Balamashano blocks an elbow strike.
Balamashano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Balamashano missing with knees to the body.
Balamashano lands a knee to the body.
Balamashano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balamashano looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Balamashano scores with a knee to the head.
Balamashano misses with a knee to the head.
Balamashano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Balamashano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Balamashano's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balamashano.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balamashano lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andy Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver Haze has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Santos
vs
Haze

191 cm
21
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

200 cm
22
235 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silver Haze!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Haze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haze misses with a double jab.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haze closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Haze pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haze fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silver Haze.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Haze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silver Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haze.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haze looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haze as he jumps to the side.
Santos misses with a combination

and Haze counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haze looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos'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.
Haze is trying to keep Santos in close.
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.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haze is keeping the position for now.
Haze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Dos Santos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Haze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haze somewhat.
Haze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haze lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haze thinking.

Santos steps into range and cracks Haze with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Haze flops backwards and Santos dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haze seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze misses with a takedown attempt
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos throws an overhand right that drops Haze like a sack of potatoes! Santos dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dos Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Lirios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Phock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phat Phock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lirios
vs
Phock

196 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dino Lirios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phat Phock!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phock thuds a left hand into Lirios's body.
Lirios is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lirios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phock just misses with a punch to the body.
Lirios takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phock drops Lirios with a huge uppercut! Lirios drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Phock is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phat Phock!