Sacrifice 1: No Turning Back PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naseem Hameed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan you got polaxed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). you got polaxed has chosen Manny Pacman as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jan you got polaxed enters the ring!

Hameed
vs
you got polaxed

170 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naseem Hameed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan you got polaxed!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
you got polaxed tries to clinch but Hameed is having none of it.
Jan you got polaxed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
you got polaxed wants to clinch.
Hameed fails with an attempt to clinch.

you got polaxed pushes Hameed up against the ropes in a clinch.
you got polaxed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hameed pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hameed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
you got polaxed wants a takedown but no success here.
Hameed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

you got polaxed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hameed uses from the top position.
you got polaxed is trying to keep Hameed in close.
Hameed won't allow you got polaxed to sweep him here.
you got polaxed has control of Hameed's left arm, preventing Hameed from doing any damage.
you got polaxed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hameed is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
you got polaxed is trying to control the position but Hameed postures up.
Hameed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hameed shoots for a double leg takedown but you got polaxed sprawls well. He's pushed Hameed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from you got polaxed misses its intended target.
you got polaxed fails to land the takedown.
Naseem Hameed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan you got polaxed.
you got polaxed fails with an attempt to clinch.
you got polaxed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hameed manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
you got polaxed tries for a takedown but Hameed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
you got polaxed looks gassed!
Hameed shoots in looking for a takedown. you got polaxed tries to sprawl out of it but Hameed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. you got polaxed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
you got polaxed wants to clinch up but Hameed keeps it at a distance.
Hameed works over you got polaxed's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Jan you got polaxed has been cut.
you got polaxed shoots in but no luck this time.
Hameed really is a fat lump.
Hameed closes the distance and clinches up with you got polaxed, looking for a takedown. Hameed pushes you got polaxed against the ropes but you got polaxed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hameed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has you got polaxed pinned against the cage. you got polaxed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
you got polaxed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hameed's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hameed duly obliges.
you got polaxed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hameed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hameed misses with a head kick.
you got polaxed takes a swing at Hameed's ribcage but misses.
Hameed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
you got polaxed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hameed throws a half hearted mid kick.
you got polaxed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hameed throws a nice looking combination but you got polaxed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

you got polaxed forces Hameed back against the ropes and clinches.
Hameed wants to break free but you got polaxed has control.
you got polaxed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hameed backwards.
you got polaxed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
you got polaxed looking for a takedown.
you got polaxed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hameed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hameed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but you got polaxed has him pressed against the ropes.
you got polaxed tries to land knees in the clinch but Hameed avoids the damage to the body.
Hameed wants to break free but you got polaxed has control.
you got polaxed is working for takedown but Hameed is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hameed can't break the clinch.
you got polaxed is looking to control Hameed's arms but Hameed gets an underhook and turns him. Now you got polaxed has his back to the ropes.
Hameed stops a takedown attempt from you got polaxed.
Hameed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hameed is trying to drag you got polaxed to the mat but you got polaxed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hameed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hameed is trying to break the clinch but you got polaxed has him pressed against the ropes.
you got polaxed can't get the takedown.
Hameed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by you got polaxed.
Hameed fails to pull guard.
Hameed tries to pull guard but you got polaxed won't allow it.
you got polaxed gets through Hameed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hameed tries to break the clinch but you got polaxed is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

you got polaxed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hameed to the mat! Hameed manages to get full guard.
you got polaxed advances to half guard.
you got polaxed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hameed blocking the ground and pound attempt from you got polaxed.
you got polaxed is looking to take a break and control but Hameed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
you got polaxed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hameed is trying to stand up here but you got polaxed is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut lands for you got polaxed. That snapped Hameed's head back.
Hameed throws a series of punches but you got polaxed avoids them all with ease.
you got polaxed throws a combination that misses
and Hameed counters with a left to the body.
you got polaxed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hameed counters with a left and a right that stings you got polaxed.
you got polaxed tries to close the distance and clinch but Hameed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hameed throws a chopping leg kick but you got polaxed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
you got polaxed wants to clinch

and Hameed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hameed can't break the clinch.
Hameed jumps guard but you got polaxed stands there with Hameed around his waist. Hameed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

you got polaxed manages to pull guard.
you got polaxed wants to sweep but no luck.
you got polaxed controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
you got polaxed trying to keep a closed guard but Hameed is proving a slippery customer.
you got polaxed controlling Hameed's posture.
Hameed trying to stand up but can't free himself from you got polaxed's guard.
you got polaxed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
you got polaxed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hameed is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
you got polaxed wants to control the action but instead Hameed gets a body lock and reverses into you got polaxed's guard! Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hameed wants to stand but you got polaxed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
you got polaxed looking to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jan you got polaxed just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hameed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. you got polaxed tries to avoid it but Hameed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag you got polaxed to the ground. you got polaxed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hameed throws a series of punches but you got polaxed moves out of range.
you got polaxed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hameed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hameed misses with a double jab.

you got polaxed has managed to clinch.
Hameed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hameed tries to break the clinch but you got polaxed is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan you got polaxed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan you got polaxed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

you got polaxed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hameed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
you got polaxed looks to throw the jab but Hameed is out of range.
you got polaxed misses the shot to the body.
Hameed shoots for a double leg takedown but you got polaxed sprawls well. He's pushed Hameed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
you got polaxed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hameed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but you got polaxed checks it well.
you got polaxed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hameed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hameed checks a low kick from you got polaxed.
you got polaxed keeps the fight on the outside.
you got polaxed walks into a jab.
Hameed looks to land a combination but you got polaxed avoids it well.
Hameed looks to land a combination but you got polaxed avoids it well.
Hameed circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hameed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hameed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
you got polaxed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
you got polaxed is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jan you got polaxed just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
you got polaxed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hameed throws a right and a left that both miss.
you got polaxed looks to clinch
letting Hameed counter with a right hand.
you got polaxed fails to land the takedown.
Hameed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hameed throws out a powerful jab.
Hameed shoots for a double leg takedown but you got polaxed sprawls well. He's pushed Hameed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
you got polaxed dodges the punch combination from Hameed.
Hameed keeps the fight on the outside.
Hameed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hameed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hameed stuffs the takedown attempt from you got polaxed. you got polaxed gets slowly back to his feet.

Hameed clinches up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

you got polaxed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hameed fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naseem Hameed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
you got polaxed fails to land the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hameed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and you got polaxed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from you got polaxed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
you got polaxed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hameed scores with a jab to the head.
Hameed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
you got polaxed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hameed.
you got polaxed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hameed.
Hameed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hameed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
you got polaxed fails in his attempt to clinch.
you got polaxed tries to clinch up but Hameed circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Hameed shoots for a takedown but you got polaxed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
you got polaxed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
you got polaxed throws a nice inside leg kick.
you got polaxed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hameed throws a one two combo.
Hameed tries to close the distance and clinch but you got polaxed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hameed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
you got polaxed tries for a takedown but Hameed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hameed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
you got polaxed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hameed.
Hameed is looking to land body kicks.
Hameed stuffs the takedown attempt from you got polaxed. you got polaxed gets slowly back to his feet.
you got polaxed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
you got polaxed connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naseem Hameed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hameed 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naseem Hameed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between fedor penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Klaus Herzog was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

penn
vs
Herzog

176 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Bulk Nutrition
Beast Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, fedor penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klaus Herzog!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herzog.
penn has his takedown stuffed

and Herzog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Herzog seems content to control.
penn wants to control but Herzog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Herzog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Herzog looks gassed!
penn manages to get to full guard.

penn is looking for a triangle but Herzog pushes his legs off easily.
Herzog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Herzog controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog won't allow penn to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now penn is on top in guard.
penn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Herzog is retaining full guard.
Herzog looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herzog is keeping the position for now.
penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
penn wants to control from the top but Herzog keeps moving.

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.
Herzog has control of penn's left arm, preventing penn from doing any damage.
Herzog is looking to sweep but instead, penn has passed into half guard.
Herzog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from penn.
penn trying to pass the guard but Herzog defending well.
Herzog trying to get back to full guard but penn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
penn fails to move to back control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Herzog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
penn tries to control but Herzog wriggling away.
Herzog tries to hold on but penn postures up.
penn wants to get back to his feet but Herzog is holding on tight.
penn trying to control but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog tries to hold on but penn postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herzog is trying to escape the mount.
Herzog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Despite being in the dominant position, Klaus Herzog just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
penn misses with a takedown attempt

and Herzog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in penn's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for fedor penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
penn keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Herzog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Herzog dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herzog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Herzog counters with a single leg into guard. penn didn't expect that.
penn keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
penn looking to control but Herzog is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
penn prevents Herzog from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herzog wants to control but penn is having none of it.
Klaus Herzog has got the better of the ground game so far.

penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Herzog manages to avoid the submission attempt.
penn is looking to take a break and control but Herzog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herzog keeping his opponent close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herzog is looking to regain half guard here but penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Herzog is trying to control penn's posture but penn avoids it.

penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herzog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
penn trying to control the position but Herzog is working away.
You can see the frustration on Herzog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
penn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Herzog tries to buck penn off but penn is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
penn tries to clinch but Herzog is having none of it.
penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
penn shoots and misses

and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for fedor penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herzog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tries to free his leg and advance position but penn is retaining full guard.
Herzog wants to control from the top but penn keeps moving.
penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

penn looking for a triangle here. Herzog is fighting it but it looks tight! penn pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Herzog is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). fedor penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen treat your mother right as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McDermot
vs
Wilson

180 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Bulk Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat McDermot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermot feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
McDermot could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDermot is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, McDermot circles away and we're back to standing.
McDermot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDermot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Greg Wilson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermot lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilson looks gassed!
Wilson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDermot.
McDermot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDermot tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermot throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Wilson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. McDermot follows into mount!
McDermot controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Pat McDermot just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with McDermot, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes McDermot against the ropes but McDermot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDermot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
McDermot cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
McDermot looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
McDermot thumps Wilson with a low kick.
McDermot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by McDermot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDermot throws out a powerful jab.
McDermot scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.
McDermot drops Wilson with a left and a right! Oh, Wilson is hurt - McDermot dives into side control looking to finish!

Wilson is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McDermot decides to stand back up. McDermot steps back and let's Wilson get back to his feet.
McDermot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab-cross combination lands for McDermot and sends Wilson crashing to the mat! McDermot follows him down to the mat - Wilson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can McDermot finish him?

That has opened up Greg Wilson's cut even more.
McDermot stalling.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
McDermot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
McDermot tries to stand and escape but Wilson is controlling the position.

McDermot decides to stand up.
Wilson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDermot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.

McDermot rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat McDermot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McDermot misses with a two punch combination.
McDermot lands with a nice combination. Wilson backs away looking to recover.
McDermot moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left and a right from McDermot both land. Nice combination.
Wilson wants to clinch
and McDermot counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McDermot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDermot's corner calls for a 1-2. McDermot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

McDermot closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDermot manages to break the clinch.
Pat McDermot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left and a right from McDermot both land. Nice combination.

McDermot moves into the clinch.
McDermot is struggling to control the position.

McDermot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDermot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDermot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDermot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Pat McDermot is winning the standup battle so far.
McDermot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from McDermot.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pat McDermot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermot lands with a nice combination. Wilson backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for McDermot.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDermot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for McDermot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDermot lands a slapping body shot.
McDermot is working the combinations to good effect here.
McDermot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
Wilson walks into a jab.
McDermot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab by McDermot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McDermot.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from McDermot.
McDermot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
McDermot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from McDermot.
McDermot misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
McDermot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat McDermot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by McDermot there.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
McDermot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDermot lands a nice looking body kick.
McDermot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDermot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - McDermot scores with a four punch combination!
McDermot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from McDermot.
McDermot scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
Pat McDermot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDermot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDermot throws a one two combo.
Wilson looks for a takedown but McDermot sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDermot's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McDermot duly obliges.
McDermot connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDermot fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDermot works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot throws a one two combo.
Wilson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDermot.
McDermot misses with a few strikes there.
McDermot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

McDermot has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.

McDermot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries to clinch up
and McDermot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot thumps Wilson with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from McDermot.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from McDermot.
A right-left combo lands from McDermot.
Greg Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDermot lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermot lands a head shot.
McDermot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pat McDermot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDermot!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat McDermot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDermot 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat McDermot!

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 Issac Van Houtten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Van Houtten
vs
Smith

211 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Bulk Nutrition

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Issac Van Houtten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Van Houtten.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Houtten.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Van Houtten pushes him off.
Van Houtten dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Van Houtten throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Van Houtten closes the distance looking to clinch

and Smith moves into the clinch.

Van Houtten gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Houtten will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Houtten is retaining full guard.

Smith stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Van Houtten throws up his legs and catches Smith in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Smith tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Van Houtten! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Issac Van Houtten!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Earl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Earl Jones

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Bulk Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderton Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Earl Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones just content to control the position.
Jones tries to stand but Silva controls the position and pulls Jones into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Silva misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Jones avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderton Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Earl Jones.
Jones trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Silva has Jones pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Earl Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva misses with a takedown

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Silva looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva looking to control.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderton Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
James Earl Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderton Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Earl Jones.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Silva has Jones pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Silva jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Anderton Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Earl Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Earl Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Earl Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Van Hannegem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and simon smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Van Hannegem
vs
smith

190 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Bulk Nutrition
Beast Fightwear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Van Hannegem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, simon smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hannegem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Van Hannegem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. smith sprawls well initially but Van Hannegem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Hannegem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for smith on the ground.
smith is looking to improve his position.
Van Hannegem trying to control the action but smith is working from the bottom.
Van Hannegem wants to pass the guard but smith is defending well.

Van Hannegem seems to be working for a kimura but smith defends the submission attempt.
Van Hannegem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
smith wants to control but Van Hannegem is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hannegem wants to stand up but smith is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
smith is looking to control Van Hannegem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can smith avoid being mounted?

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

so Van Hannegem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
smith working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now smith is on top in guard.
smith looks gassed!
smith won't allow Van Hannegem to sweep him here.
Van Hannegem is looking to sweep but instead, smith has passed into half guard.
Van Hannegem is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
smith is keen to just control but Van Hannegem is a slippery customer.
Van Hannegem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from smith.
Van Hannegem is looking for a sweep. smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Hannegem is trying to control but can't.
Van Hannegem tries to kick smith off but smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Hannegem doesn't succeed with the takedown

so smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Hannegem is pulling down on smith's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem working a defensive guard here.
smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Hannegem looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Hannegem, not yet.

Van Hannegem had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Van Hannegem Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take smith's back instead.
smith wants to escape the position.

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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Van Hannegem controlling the positon.
Van Hannegem somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Van Hannegem keeps control of the position easily here as smith tries to buck him off.
smith tries to escape but Van Hannegem has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Van Hannegem 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.

Van Hannegem avoids the head kick by smith.
Van Hannegem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Hannegem shoots in for a takedown but smith shows good takedown defense.
Van Hannegem tries for a takedown but smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Van Hannegem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
smith misses the jab.
Van Hannegem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says smith as he avoids it easily.
Van Hannegem shoots in for a double leg but smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Hannegem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hannegem wants to clinch but smith slips to the side

and smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by smith.
Van Hannegem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst smith is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Hannegem keeping moving, preventing smith from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

smith gets to his feet - Van Hannegem follows without any prompting.
Van Hannegem fails with the takedown

and smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Van Hannegem!
smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
smith punching from mount but Van Hannegem doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Hannegem is looking to improve his position but smith isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem tries to hold on but smith postures up.
Van Hannegem tries to reverse the position but smith maintains control.
Van Hannegem wants to control but smith is having none of it.
smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Hannegem wants to hold on but smith pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem is trying to escape the mount.
smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Van Hannegem tries to hold on but smith postures up.
smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Hannegem is looking to escape.
Van Hannegem can't escape the position.
Van Hannegem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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.
Van Hannegem is wriggling around trying to escape.

smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Hannegem defends it well.
smith avoids the attempt from Van Hannegem to control.
Van Hannegem wants to get back to his feet.
Van Hannegem flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Van Hannegem is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

simon smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Van Hannegem shoots in and drives through. smith sprawls well.
A left and a right from Van Hannegem both land. Nice combination.
Van Hannegem is looking to clinch.
Van Hannegem fails to land the takedown.
Van Hannegem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has smith pinned against the cage. smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Van Hannegem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Hannegem doesn't manage to clinch there - smith circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Van Hannegem with that takedown attempt.
smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Hannegem drives through with a takedown into guard.

Van Hannegem drops back looking for a leg! smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and smith manages to kick Van Hannegem off! Van Hannegem jumps back into smith's guard.

smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Hannegem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. smith is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem stopping the sweep attempt from smith.
smith trying to keep a closed guard but Van Hannegem is proving a slippery customer.
Van Hannegem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Hannegem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hannegem trying to control the position from guard on top but smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Hannegem fails with the takedown

and smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
smith stopping the sweep attempt from Van Hannegem.
smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Hannegem keeping moving, preventing smith from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Hannegem is retaining full guard.
Van Hannegem wants to stand and escape but smith is having none of it.
Van Hannegem wants to sweep here but smith controlling him for the moment.

Van Hannegem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Hannegem wants to stand but smith is controlling the position.

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

Van Hannegem tries to keep at a distance but smith has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marco Van Hannegem.
I think Van Hannegem 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marco Van Hannegem!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Justus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Vann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justus comes to the ring accompanied by Release Yo Delf - Method Man. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Justus
vs
Vann

190 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Bulk Nutrition

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, King Justus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Vann!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Justus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vann to the mat! Vann manages to get full guard.
Vann lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Justus!
The referee warns Justus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vann won't let Justus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Justus is looking to improve his position but Vann isn't that keen on the idea.
Justus tries to hold on but Vann pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Vann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vann tries to control but Justus wriggling away.
Justus is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vann landing strikes from the mount.
Vann won't let Justus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Justus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vann with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Vann.

Justus is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vann postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Justus bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Vann and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Vann!