SFL Friday Fights II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roland DeChain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

DeChain
vs
Bravo

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roland DeChain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo wants to clinch up but DeChain keeps it at a distance.

Bravo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Bravo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moses Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and renzo Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Im goin in. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hunter
vs
Hughes

175 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Moses Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, renzo Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.

Hunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hughes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.

Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hunter is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.

Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.

Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to pass to mount but Hunter is defending the position.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hughes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes passes Hunter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hughes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hunter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hughes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). renzo Hughes!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Parra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stifler (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.

Parra
vs
Stifler

188 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Parra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stifler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parra fails with the takedown.
Parra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stifler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stifler throws the kick towards the body but Parra avoids it.
Stifler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stifler fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Stifler misses.
Parra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Parra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stifler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Carlos Parra has been cut.
Stifler slaps away a takedown attempt from Parra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stifler misses with a double jab.
Stifler misses with a jab, cross combination.

Parra clinches.
Stifler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stifler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stifler has had enough of the clinch but Parra keeps him there for the moment.
Stifler throws a punch but it's blocked by Parra.
Stifler wants to get back to striking at distance but Parra won't allow it.

Parra breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler misses the shot to the body.
Stifler misses with a series of wild punches.
Stifler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stifler.
Parra cracks Stifler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parra dodges the punch combination from Stifler.
Stifler misses with a double jab.
Parra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stifler defends it nicely.
Stifler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stifler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parra shoots in but Stifler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parra shoots in looking for a takedown. Stifler tries to sprawl out of it but Parra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stifler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler throws a head kick that misses

and Parra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Parra wants to stand and escape but instead Stifler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stifler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Parra, up you get!
Stifler looks gassed!
A lazy body kick from Stifler

and Parra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Stifler wants to stand but Parra is controlling the position.
Parra wants to stand but Stifler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Parra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stifler dives on top into guard.
Parra working a defensive guard here.
Parra looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stifler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parra wants to control but Stifler is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parra throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Stifler decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stifler throws a combination that misses
and Parra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice cross by Stifler.
A jab lands there for Stifler.
Parra shoots in for a takedown but Stifler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Stifler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Parra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stifler misses with a wild combination.
Parra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stifler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Parra moves into the clinch.
Stifler is trying to break the clinch but Parra is controlling him.
Parra lands a knee to the head.
Parra wants a takedown.
Stifler tries to break free but Parra pushes him back against the cage.
Parra effectively controlling the action here.
Stifler tries to break free but Parra pushes him back against the cage.
Parra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stifler walks away with a smile on his face. Parra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stifler lands a glancing blow to the side of Parra's head.
Stifler misses with a wild combination.
Stifler darts in trying to clinch
and Parra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stifler throws a lazy head kick

and Parra counters by moving into the clinch.
Stifler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stifler swats away the attempt to clinch by Parra.

Parra closes the distance and pushes Stifler back into the cage.
Stifler tries to circle away but Parra has him pinned against the cage.

Parra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stifler.
Parra shoots in for a double leg but Stifler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Parra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stifler tries to clinch there but Parra circles away.
Stifler scores with a three punch combo!
A low kick from Stifler is predictable there
and Parra counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Stifler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parra doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy body kick from Stifler

and Parra counters by clinching up.
Stifler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Parra keeps control of Stifler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stifler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stifler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stifler is trying to break the clinch but Parra is controlling him.
Stifler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Stifler breaks from the clinch.
Parra tries to clinch there but Stifler circles away.
Parra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stifler.
A big right from Stifler misses.
Stifler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stifler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parra counters with an inside leg kick.
Parra throws a sloppy head kick and Stifler moves out of range easily.
Stifler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parra.
Parra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parra shoots in looking for a takedown. Stifler tries to sprawl out of it but Parra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stifler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stifler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steven Stifler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stifler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parra slips a jab and a cross from Stifler.
Stifler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Parra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stifler working hard to break the clinch.
Parra keeps control of Stifler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stifler smiles and moves away.
Parra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stifler to score with a decent uppercut.
Parra checks a leg kick nicely.
Stifler misses with a combination

and Parra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Parra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stifler as he jumps to the side.
Stifler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Stifler does no damage.
Parra fails with a takedown attempt.
Stifler lands a jab.
Jab from Stifler.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Stifler misses
and Parra counters with a leg kick.
Parra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stifler sprawls well. Stifler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parra gets slowly back to his feet.
Parra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stifler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Parra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stifler misses with a combination
and Parra counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stifler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stifler stuffs the takedown attempt from Parra. Parra gets slowly back to his feet.
Stifler lands with a nice combination. Parra backs away looking to recover.
Stifler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stifler misses with a double jab

and Parra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stifler is looking to stand up but Parra isn't so interested in that idea.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Parra from controlling successfully.
Parra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parra trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stifler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler postures up.
Parra is looking to sweep but instead, Stifler has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parra is looking to get back to is feet but Stifler passes into side control.
Parra tries to bench press Stifler off him but Stifler keeps the position.
Parra is working hard here to advance position.
Parra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stifler on the ground.

Stifler decides to stand back up. Stifler steps back and let's Parra get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler moves out of range as Parra strikes.
Stifler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stifler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parra backs up against the cage.
Stifler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Parra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stifler works on Parra's body with a couple of short punches.
Parra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parra takes a shot to the head.
Stifler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stifler has a couple of punches blocked by Parra.
Parra tries for a takedown but Stifler manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Stifler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stifler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parra prevents Stifler from breaking the clinch.
Parra is working for takedown but Stifler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Parra. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stifler breaks from the clinch.
Parra dodges the punch combination from Stifler.
A punch combination from Stifler misses.
Steven Stifler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parra takes one to the chin there.
Stifler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stifler fails to land with a series of punches.
Parra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stifler sprawls well. Stifler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parra gets slowly back to his feet.
Stifler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Stifler scores with a four punch combination!
Steven Stifler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Stifler misses the target.
Carlos Parra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Stifler misses.
Parra misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stifler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stifler 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Stifler!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Silva
vs
Steamboat

172 cm
22
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steamboat tries to clinch up.
Steamboat is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Steamboat wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Steamboat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steamboat stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Steamboat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steamboat wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steamboat wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Steamboat is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steamboat moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.

Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Steamboat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steamboat stops Silva from passing to mount.

Silva tries for a kimura but Steamboat is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steamboat wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Silva seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Steamboat is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Carlos Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henk Timmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Henk Timmer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Henk Timmer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Timmer
vs
Head

188 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henk Timmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Head!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmer throws out a powerful jab.

Head drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmer prevents Head from moving into mount.

Head looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Timmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Head wants to control but Timmer is keeping him busy.
Timmer is trying to escape the position but Head is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Head easily slips into full mount!
Timmer wants to hold on but Head pushes him away.
Timmer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Head has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Timmer's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head unloading with bombs!
Timmer is working to get back to half guard.
Head trying to control but Timmer is having none of it.
Timmer is looking to improve his position but Head isn't that keen on the idea.
Timmer is squirming around, avoiding Head's attempts to control the action.

Head is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Timmer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Timmer!
Timmer connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is trying to keep Timmer in close.
Head is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Head seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Timmer wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Head drops an elbow to the side of Timmer's head.
Head trying to control from half guard but Timmer is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmer tries to roll over but Head keeps him under control.
Timmer is not content to let Head control the position.
Timmer wants to control but Head is keeping busy.
Timmer manages to get to full guard.
Head not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Head's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Head is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Head scoring with some ground and pound.

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.
Timmer 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.
Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Head wants to control from the top but Timmer keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmer with a poor takedown

and Head counters with a takedown into side control.
Timmer is looking for a sweep.
Head tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Timmer is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Head 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 swing and a miss from Timmer.

Head moves into range and clinches up with Timmer.
Timmer tries for a takedown but Head manages to get underhooks.
Head wants a takedown.
Timmer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Timmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henk Timmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Head has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Timmer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Head is punishing Timmer with strikes - can he finish him?!
Timmer trying to control but not successfully.
Head trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Timmer doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Head has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Will Head go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Timmer trying to control but not successfully.
Head controls the position.
Timmer trying to control the hands but Head breaks the grip.

Head looking for the choke from the back.
Timmer is trying to break free.

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.
Timmer trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Head controlling the positon.
Head controlling well, preventing Timmer from escaping the position.
Timmer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Head has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Timmer's body.
Timmer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Head's guard. Nice work there by Timmer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmer being controlled here momentarily.
Timmer stands up over Head, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Timmer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Head is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Timmer, into his guard.
Head controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timmer tries to strike from the bottom.

Head gets to his feet. Timmer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henk Timmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmer misses with a hook to the body

and Head counters with a nice double leg into side control. Timmer won't be happy with that.
Head lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Timmer down.

Head has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Timmer misses the body punch

and Head decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Timmer's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timmer thows a huge punch but Head dodges it nicely.
Timmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Head scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Timmer is looking for a sweep. Head is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Head controlling the action here.
William Head has got the better of the ground game so far.

Timmer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Head pulls his head out easily.
Timmer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Head trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Head manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Timmer!
Timmer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Head can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Timmer is looking to escape.
The referee warns Timmer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Head punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Head.
Head takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Head landing strikes, looking to finish!
Timmer is trying desperately to improve position.
Timmer is bucking up trying to escape but Head cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Head looking to control but Timmer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Head lands with some strikes.
Timmer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmer is looking to get to half guard.
Timmer tries to control Head's body but Head pushes him off. Timmer squirms to his side and now Head has his back!
Timmer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Head go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Timmer rolls, trying to escape but Head keeps control of the position.
Head is riding his opponent, not letting Timmer buck him off.
Timmer tries to break free.
Head doesn't have the hooks in and Timmer manages to turn into his guard.
Timmer looking to sit in guard and control but Head gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Head controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Head gets to his feet. Timmer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Head looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timmer is fending him off so far but Head persists. Nope, Timmer circles away and we're back to standing.

Head drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Timmer tries to get to full guard but Head has control of the leg.
Timmer moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Head 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Head!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between edgar lugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Barreto Neto (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.

lugo
vs
Barreto Neto

180 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

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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, edgar lugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Barreto Neto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Barreto Neto gets to his feet. lugo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
lugo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barreto Neto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from lugo.
Barreto Neto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barreto Neto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and lugo counters with a big head kick but Barreto Neto shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barreto Neto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - lugo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
lugo misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lugo throws a head kick but Barreto Neto moves out of range.
Barreto Neto misses with a straight left.
lugo throws a nice looking combination but Barreto Neto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barreto Neto takes a kick to the side of the head.
lugo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
lugo fails to land with a series of punches.
lugo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from lugo.
lugo throws a sloppy head kick and Barreto Neto moves out of range easily.
lugo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
lugo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barreto Neto looks gassed!
lugo throws a quick inside leg kick.
lugo lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
lugo tries to close the distance and clinch but Barreto Neto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barreto Neto avoids the head kick by lugo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreto Neto slips a jab and a cross from lugo.
Barreto Neto misses with a double jab
and lugo counters with a two punch combo.
lugo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barreto Neto's head.
lugo misses with a head kick.
lugo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by lugo.
lugo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
lugo throws a head kick that Barreto Neto semi-blocks.

Barreto Neto is rocked!
Barreto Neto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and lugo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barreto Neto really felt that one!
Barreto Neto is still on wobbly legs! Can lugo finish him?
lugo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barreto Neto drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! lugo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barreto Neto's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). edgar lugo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chelo de Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelo de Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mousasi Geroldo M
vs
de Silva

186 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chelo de Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Geroldo M closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. de Silva did well to prevent Geroldo M getting side control.
de Silva is trying to stand up here but Geroldo M is controlling him well.
Geroldo M is trying to control. de Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
de Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

de Silva kicks Geroldo M off and gets back to his feet.
de Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geroldo M shoots in looking for a takedown. de Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Geroldo M keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. de Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
de Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Geroldo M pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geroldo M fails with a takedown attempt.
Geroldo M is breathing heavily.

de Silva closes the distance and clinches.

de Silva manages to break the clinch.
de Silva moves in looking to clinch but Geroldo M pushes him off.

de Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
de Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Geroldo M gets the underhooks and prevents it.
de Silva lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Silva is stalling here.
de Silva has Geroldo M pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Geroldo M manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

de Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geroldo M tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

de Silva rushes Geroldo M and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
de Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Geroldo M prevents it.
Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chelo de Silva.
de Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Geroldo M.
de Silva missing with knees to the body.
Geroldo M takes an elbow to the temple.
Geroldo M drops down looking for an ankle pick but de Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for de Silva.
de Silva tries for a takedown but Geroldo M sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geroldo M shoots in for a takedown but de Silva shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
de Silva lands with a hook. Geroldo M tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

de Silva moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geroldo M goes for a takedown in the clinch but de Silva prevents it.
Geroldo M drops to a knee looking for a takedown but de Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Geroldo M manages to pull guard.
de Silva wants to control from the top but Geroldo M keeps moving.
de Silva lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

de Silva stands up and waves to Geroldo M to follow him.
Geroldo M fails with the takedown.
Geroldo M tries to clinch but de Silva is having none of it.
Geroldo M throws a head kick that misses

and de Silva moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

de Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Geroldo M 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.
de Silva wanted to stand there but Geroldo M had control of the position.
Geroldo M wants to sweep here but de Silva controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
de Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geroldo M is keeping the position for now.
Geroldo M manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
de Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
de Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You get the feeling that de Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chelo de Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Geroldo M wants to clinch up but de Silva keeps it at a distance.
de Silva leaves Geroldo M with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Geroldo M circles away from the clinch attempt

and Geroldo M counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
de Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Geroldo M up against the cage.
Geroldo M connects with a nasty looking knee right to de Silva's face.
Nice elbow from Geroldo M.

de Silva manages to break the clinch.
Geroldo M shoots in for a double leg but de Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
de Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Geroldo M steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from de Silva. That one must have hurt.
de Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
de Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
de Silva lands an elbow just above Geroldo M 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geroldo M throws a knee to the head but misses.
de Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

de Silva jumps into guard, dragging Geroldo M to the mat.
de Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Geroldo M looking to pass the guard.
Geroldo M might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
de Silva 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.

Geroldo M drops back looking for a leg! de Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and de Silva manages to kick Geroldo M off! Geroldo M jumps back into de Silva's guard.
de Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two 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.
Geroldo M stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. de Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
de Silva is looking to stand up but Geroldo M isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Geroldo M misses with a double jab
and de Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
de Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Geroldo M. Geroldo M circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
de Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Geroldo M swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Geroldo M shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts de Silva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Silva wants to clinch up but Geroldo M keeps it at a distance.
de Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Geroldo M looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
de Silva tries to clinch there but Geroldo M circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Silva blocks a head kick by Geroldo M.
de Silva moves in looking to clinch but Geroldo M pushes him off.
No joy there for de Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geroldo M tries for a takedown but de Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Geroldo M as de Silva shoots in.
Geroldo M throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geroldo M circles away from the clinch attempt.

de Silva has managed to clinch.
de Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Geroldo M takes a knee to the side of the body.
Geroldo M slows down the pace here.
Geroldo M lands an elbow inside.

de Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Geroldo M wants to improve his position but de Silva is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geroldo M is looking to control de Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geroldo M avoid being mounted?
Geroldo M tries to get to full guard but de Silva has control of the leg.
de Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
de Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
de Silva throwing shots but Geroldo M is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chelo de Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Geroldo M is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geroldo M is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Geroldo M fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geroldo M circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for de Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
de Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
de Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
de Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Geroldo M shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says de Silva as he avoids it easily.
Geroldo M looks to clinch

and de Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geroldo M trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
de Silva wants to get back to his feet.
de Silva throwing shots but Geroldo M is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Silva wants to take a breather but Geroldo M is having none of it.
de Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geroldo M keeping hold of de Silva's head, controlling as best he can.
de Silva thows a huge punch but Geroldo M dodges it nicely.

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

Geroldo M shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
de Silva is looking to get to half guard.
de Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geroldo M controlling the pace for now.
de Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Geroldo M wants to control the pace but de Silva is squirming around nicely.
de Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Geroldo M looking to secure an arm triangle but de Silva defends it well.
Geroldo M tries to control but de Silva wriggling away.
Geroldo M is really struggling to control de Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Geroldo M jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… de Silva is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by de Silva and Geroldo M has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Geroldo M wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chelo de Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Geroldo M decides to stand back up.
Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

de Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Geroldo M's guard.
Geroldo M looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Silva trying to control but Geroldo M is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chelo de Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well de Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chelo de Silva!