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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed al Zawahiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

al Zawahiri
vs
Rat

225 cm
22
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

150 cm
21
300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammed al Zawahiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Rat!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

al Zawahiri lands a big head kick that sends Rat tumbling to the mat! al Zawahiri takes a step backwards and waves Rat back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Jim Rat has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Zawahiri feints a jab and as Rat dips his head, al Zawahiri unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Rat right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Rat falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! al Zawahiri smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mohammed al Zawahiri!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jannik Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen has chosen The Jester Race as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Riley
vs
Hansen

189 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jannik Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.

Riley rushes Hansen and presses him up against the cage.
Hansen has Riley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hansen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riley prevents it.
Riley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Riley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hansen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riley landing knees to the head.

Hansen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hansen working the ground and pound.
Riley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hansen.
Riley tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Hansen crashes against the mat.
Riley is pushing Hansen's head away, looking to escape. Hansen manages to hold on to the position though.
Hansen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Riley down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley taking a bit of punishment here - Hansen scoring with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hansen lands some shots froms side control.

Riley is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen lands a big left to the face of Riley, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Hansen and another - Riley is out! Hansen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jannik Hansen!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burt Burt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burt
vs
Walker

202 cm
26
285 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

150 cm
26
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Burt Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt lands with a shot to the body.
Burt lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burt lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Walker is looking to close the distance but Burt sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Walker crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Walker is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Burt Burt!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuke Dukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Original Techno Viking. Dukem has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martel
vs
Dukem

199 cm
26
230 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

225 cm
21
315 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuke Dukem!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dukem looks gassed!
Good exchange - Martel coming out on top.

That has opened up Nuke Dukem's cut even more.

Martel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dukem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martel is in Dukem's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martel slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Martel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dukem defend it? Martel steps over the head and cranks it - Dukem is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Martel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Macho Martel!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Elia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalei is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New York. Pika Kalei acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Elia
vs
Kalei

189 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
29
184 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Elia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pika Kalei!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Elia misses.
Elia misses the shot to the body.

Kalei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalei lands in his opponent's guard.
Kalei preventing the sweep.

Elia is looking for a triangle but Kalei pushes his legs off easily.

Kalei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elia looking for a sweep. Not yet Elia, not yet.

Elia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalei defends it easily.
Elia tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Elia looking for a guillotine here but Kalei defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei throws a right hand that Elia ducks under and follows up with a left that Elia also avoids with ease.
Kalei misses with a body kick.
Elia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elia misses with a looping right.
Elia stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalei. Kalei gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Elia misses.
Johan Elia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalei connects with a high kick.
Elia looks to land a right hand but Kalei moved out of range.
Kalei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalei somewhat.
Kalei thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalei tries to clinch but Elia is having none of it.
Kalei slips a straight right by Elia.
Kalei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Kalei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Elia did well to prevent Kalei getting side control.

Kalei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalei wants to take a breather but Elia is having none of it.

Elia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalei on the ground.
Elia is looking for a sweep. Kalei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Kalei.
Elia is refusing to be controlled, as Kalei sits in half guard.
Elia is in trouble now - Kalei has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Elia?
Kalei wants to control the pace but Elia is squirming around nicely.
Elia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Elia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kalei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Kalei.
Elia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elia is working hard here to advance position.

Kalei is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kalei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elia's waist but Elia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalei off to one side.
Johan Elia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pika Kalei.
Kalei looks gassed!
Kalei tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elia.
Elia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elia with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elia. That's going to slow Kalei down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elia throws a lazy right hand but Kalei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elia misses with the combination.
Kalei thuds a left hand into Elia's body.
Elia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalei.
Elia throws out a loose jab but Kalei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalei lands a nice shot that snaps Elia's head back.
Elia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kalei counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elia as Kalei tries to tie him up.
Elia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elia jumps guard but Kalei stands there with Elia around his waist. Elia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kalei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elia throws a nice looking combination but Kalei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalei moves out of range of the strikes.
Elia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kalei needs to keep his hands up - Elia had a free shot at his head there.
Elia looks to throw the jab but Kalei is out of range.
Kalei throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Elia to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalei wants to clinch
and Elia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Elia. That snapped Kalei's head back.
Elia stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalei. Kalei gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Kalei lands but Elia takes it in his stride.
Elia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalei throws a body punch but Elia moves out of range.
Elia lands a right hook to the body.
Elia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalei.
Pika Kalei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Elia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Kalei.
Kalei is breathing heavily.

Kalei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Elia's guard.
Elia wants to sweep but no luck.
Elia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kalei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalei trying to control the position from guard on top but Elia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Elia looking for a guillotine here but Kalei defends easily.
Kalei trying to control but Elia is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kalei pushing down on Elia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalei works his way into side control.
Elia is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Elia manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Kalei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kalei wants to stand up but Elia has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kalei wants to pass the guard but Elia is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elia moves into full guard.
Elia striking off his back but it's not causing Kalei any problems.

Kalei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Elia, up you get!
A combination from Elia does no damage.

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

Elia looking for a guillotine here but Kalei defends easily.

Elia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kalei passes Elia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pika Kalei has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalei works his way into side control.
Elia is looking for a sweep.
Kalei is looking to take a break and control but Elia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kalei is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Elia looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kalei gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Elia is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kalei lets go of the hold and Elia can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pika Kalei! Pika Kalei retains his welterweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Shenanigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastiaan Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoost is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Redemption Song. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Shenanigan
vs
Hoost

188 cm
23
198 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
197 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

(GTI) PROLETARIAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Shenanigan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastiaan Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost scores with a kick to the body.
Hoost checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Shenanigan.
Hoost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoost thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shenanigan if he has to take too many more of those.
Shenanigan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shenanigan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoost. That's going to slow Shenanigan down.
Hoost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shenanigan is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoost lands a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoost.
Hoost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Hoost lands a big head kick that sends Shenanigan tumbling to the mat! Hoost takes a step backwards and waves Shenanigan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Shenanigan is rocked!

It looks like Sean Shenanigan has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Hoost uses the oldest trick in the book to send Shenanigan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Hoost is absolutely delighted - when Shenanigan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sebastiaan Hoost! Sebastiaan Hoost retains his middleweight title!