SPC 14: Haseesh vs Hats PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Baresic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laiska Leppone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leppone has chosen Still Häslin as his entrance music. The key to victory for Miro Baresic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Baresic
vs
Leppone

195 cm
22
233 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miro Baresic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Laiska Leppone!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baresic lands a head kick!

It looks like Laiska Leppone has been cut.
Leppone wants to clinch.
Leppone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Baresic.
Baresic scores with a nice strike.
Leppone tries to clinch there but Baresic circles away.

Leppone moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leppone keeps control of Baresic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Baresic's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leppone looking to throw knees to the head but Baresic is blocking nicely.
Leppone stalling in the clinch.

Baresic manages to break the clinch.
Leppone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baresic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baresic wants it to stay on the feet.
Leppone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baresic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baresic shoots in but Leppone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leppone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baresic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Leppone looks gassed!
Baresic looks to land a combination. Leppone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baresic thuds a left hand into Leppone's body.
Baresic throws a head kick that Leppone semi-blocks.

That has opened up Laiska Leppone's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baresic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baresic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baresic digs a good hook to Leppone's body.
A head kick from Baresic lands but Leppone takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baresic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leppone if he has to take too many more of those.

Baresic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baresic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Baresic stands up and waves to Leppone to follow him.
Baresic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baresic.
Baresic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baresic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leppone as he jumps to the side.

Leppone takes the fight into the clinch.
Leppone tries to land a knee to the head but Baresic blocks with his arms.

Leppone breaks from the clinch.
Leppone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baresic paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baresic throws a series of punches but Leppone avoids them all with ease.
Leppone blocks a head kick by Baresic.
Baresic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Leppone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leppone slips a nice elbow through Baresic's hands, connecting with Baresic's forehead.
Leppone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baresic keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leppone tries to pass to full mount but Baresic defends it.
Baresic tries to kick Leppone off but Leppone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baresic wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leppone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leppone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baresic is trying to maintain the position but Leppone is very close to passing his half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leppone throws a series of strikes that have Baresic backpedaling.
Baresic stalks Leppone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leppone's face. Leppone staggers backwards, shaken.
Leppone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baresic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miro Baresic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laiska Leppone.
Baresic misses with a head kick.
Baresic stuffs the takedown attempt from Leppone. Leppone gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leppone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baresic throws a combination. Leppone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab lands there for Baresic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Baresic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laiska Leppone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Leppone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baresic wants to get back to striking at distance but Leppone won't allow it.
Baresic goes for a takedown attempt but Leppone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leppone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miro Baresic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baresic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leppone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Baresic.
Baresic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leppone.
Leppone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baresic's waist but Baresic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leppone off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baresic is defended easily by Leppone.
Leppone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baresic is fending him off so far but Leppone persists. Nope, Baresic circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leppone has a takedown stuffed.
Miro Baresic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laiska Leppone.
Baresic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baresic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Baresic gets caught flat footed, as Leppone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baresic wants to stand and escape but Leppone is having none of it.
Leppone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baresic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baresic keeping moving, preventing Leppone from controlling successfully.
Baresic is trying to keep Leppone in close.
Leppone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leppone looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leppone trying to control but Baresic is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baresic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leppone if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid body kick from Baresic.
Baresic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baresic stuffs the takedown attempt from Leppone. Leppone gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leppone is defended easily by Baresic.
Leppone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leppone is looking to clinch.
Baresic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baresic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leppone fails with a takedown attempt.
Baresic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Leppone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leppone prevents Baresic from standing back up.
Baresic trying to control here.
Leppone wants to get back to his feet.
Leppone wants to free his trapped foot but Baresic is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Leppone seems content to control.
Baresic is trying to stand back up but Leppone is controlling him
Baresic has hold of Leppone's hands but Leppone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baresic swats away the attempt to clinch by Leppone.
Baresic stalks Leppone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leppone's face. Leppone staggers backwards, shaken.
Leppone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baresic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baresic lands a high kick!
Leppone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baresic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baresic swats away the attempt to clinch by Leppone.
Baresic scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laiska Leppone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Laiska Leppone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Leppone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baresic's half guard.
Leppone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baresic is trying to control but can't.

Leppone stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Baresic slaps away a takedown attempt from Leppone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baresic lands with a hook. Leppone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leppone fails with an attempt to clinch.

Baresic closes the distance and clinches.
Leppone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leppone has Baresic pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leppone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baresic's efforts to push away.
Baresic is looking to break free of the clinch but Leppone has double underhooks.

Leppone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leppone fails with the takedown
and Baresic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baresic lands a head kick. Leppone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baresic slips under a jab from Leppone.
Baresic throws a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Baresic. That snapped Leppone's head back.
Leppone tries to clinch but Baresic moves out of range.

Leppone clinches.
Baresic tries to circle away but Leppone has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leppone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baresic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leppone blocks an elbow strike.
Leppone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baresic's efforts to push away.
Leppone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leppone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baresic tries to score a body lock takedown but Leppone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leppone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baresic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leppone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leppone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leppone misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leppone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baresic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leppone has him pressed against the cage.
Leppone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miro Baresic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laiska Leppone.
Baresic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Baresic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miro Baresic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baresic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leppone tries to avoid it but Baresic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leppone to the ground. Leppone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leppone tries to clinch but Baresic is having none of it.
Leppone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baresic scores with a nice strike.
Baresic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baresic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miro Baresic is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Leppone
and Baresic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Leppone. No joy for Baresic on that attempt.
Leppone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baresic throws a nice head kick!

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.
Leppone fails with a takedown attempt.
Baresic throws a series of strikes that have Leppone backpedaling.

Baresic gets the takedown into side control.
Leppone struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leppone can do anything to dispel that myth.

Baresic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leppone to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leppone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Baresic.
Leppone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baresic throws a one two combo.

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 Miro Baresic.
I think Baresic 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Baresic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor VanPummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klit Oris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klit Oris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

VanPummel
vs
Oris

185 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

189 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor VanPummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klit Oris!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanPummel tries to close the distance and clinch but Oris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
VanPummel avoids the head kick by Oris.
VanPummel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VanPummel throws a head kick that misses

and Oris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oris effectively controlling the action here.

VanPummel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oris moves out of range of the strikes.
VanPummel throws a left and a right that both miss

and Oris counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oris looking to throw knees to the head but VanPummel is blocking nicely.

VanPummel breaks from the clinch.
VanPummel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VanPummel throws a looping overhand right but Oris ducks down to avoid it.
VanPummel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oris at a distance.
VanPummel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oris counters with a nice low kick that buckles VanPummel's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanPummel lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Oris can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from VanPummel and Oris drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by VanPummel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor VanPummel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Connor Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Malone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dragon
vs
Malone

180 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Syndicate Drugs

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Malone!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malone closes the distance and clinches.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Dragon won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Dragon.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch but Malone keeps him there for the moment.
Dragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone prevents a body shot from Dragon.
Malone scores a nice knee to the body.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
Malone looking to throw knees to the head but Dragon is blocking nicely.
Malone lands a good knee to the midsection. Dragon won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone presses Dragon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malone is struggling to control the position.
Malone with a knee to the head.

It looks like Connor Dragon has been cut.
Malone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dragon's face.
Malone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Malone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Malone.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Malone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dragon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Malone scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malone is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malone is pushing Dragon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dragon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Malone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dragon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Malone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Malone is controlling him.
Malone crunches a lovely knee into Dragon's ribcage.
Malone lands an elbow just above Dragon 's eye.
Malone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dragon's face.
Malone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dragon's face.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.

Dragon is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malone obliges.
Oh Dragon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malone taking a breather.
Dragon seems to have got his legs back now.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malone digs a right hand underneath Dragon's ribcage. Dragon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Malone.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dragon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone is pushing Dragon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Malone - that landed with a thud.
Malone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malone lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragon. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone tries to clinch up.

Malone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dragon wants to stall.
Come on Malone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Malone.
Dragon is working Malone over against the cage.
Malone stalling the fight.
Malone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Malone.
Knees to the body from Malone.
Malone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dragon tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Malone lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malone obliges.
Malone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dragon up against the cage.
Dragon trying to control the position but instead, Malone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dragon into the cage.
Malone avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragon.
A short right from Malone on the inside.
Dragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Dragon's cut.
That's time! Dragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragon.
Malone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragon.

Malone has closed the distance and engaged Dragon in a clinch.
Malone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malone misses with a knee strike.
Dragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone lands a knee to the body.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malone taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malone obliges.
Dragon takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dragon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone landing knees to the head.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
Malone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malone.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malone obliges.
Nice elbow from Malone.
Dragon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malone lands a knee to the body.
Malone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Malone as the two fighters clinch.
Mick Malone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Malone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon takes an elbow to the temple.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Malone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragon.
Dragon dodges an elbow strike from Malone.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Malone.
Malone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone tries to land a knee to the head but Dragon blocks with his arms.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragon.
Dragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone missing with knees to the body.
Malone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dragon tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone blocks a body shot from Dragon.
Malone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragon's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon takes an elbow to the temple.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dragon is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Dragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malone's elbow.
Dragon scores with a hook to the body.
Dragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dragon takes an elbow to the temple.
Dragon misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Dragon.
Malone lands a knee to the head.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Malone crunches a lovely knee into Dragon's ribcage.
Dragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dragon being controlled against the cage.
Malone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Malone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon wants to break free but Malone has control.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragon lands a left hand.

Dragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dragon up against the cage.
Dragon avoiding damage as Malone throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Malone.
Malone scores with a hook to the body.
Malone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malone works on Dragon's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malone has Dragon pressed against the cage.
Malone lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor Dragon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Dragon moves out of range easily.
Dragon lands a body shot.
Malone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malone.
Dragon misses with a wild body shot.
Dragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Malone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malone.
Dragon tries to circle away but Malone has him pinned against the cage.
Dragon is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Malone unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands an elbow that stopped Dragon in his tracks for a moment.
Malone leaning against his opponent.
Malone scores with a knee to the head.
Malone lands an elbow just above Dragon 's eye.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Dragon letting Malone take a breather here.
Dragon takes an elbow to the temple.
Malone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dragon's face.
Nice elbow from Malone.
Dragon takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Malone to work.
Dragon takes an elbow to the temple.
Malone working Dragon over with knees to the body.
Malone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malone with a knee to the head.
Dragon blocks an elbow strike.
Malone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dragon up against the cage.
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Malone to work.
Malone connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dragon as the two fighters clinch.
Dragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Malone.
Dragon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragon. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor Dragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mick Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon throws out a loose jab but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.

Malone clinches up against the cage.
Malone scores a nice knee to the body.
Malone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dragon's defenses.
Malone scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Dragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Malone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dragon avoids it.
Dragon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malone lands a left hand.
Malone taking a breather.
Malone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Malone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Malone prevents Dragon from breaking the clinch.
Malone landing knees to the body.
Dragon misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mick Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dragon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malone as Dragon tries to tie him up.
Malone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Connor Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragon being controlled against the cage.
Dragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone pushes off an throws an elbow but Dragon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dragon can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragon. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malone 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 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Malone!

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 Zachary Krantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Krantz
vs
Jackson

196 cm
18
274 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

5th Round

Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Krantz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krantz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Krantz tries to pass.
Krantz is working hard here to advance position.
Krantz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson wants to stand up but Krantz is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krantz controls the pace.
Krantz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krantz dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Krantz's head and hops out.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson slips a jab from Krantz.

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.
Krantz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Krantz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krantz shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Krantz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Krantz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Krantz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krantz showed some decent athleticism there.
Krantz stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krantz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson won't allow Krantz to pass to mount.

Krantz is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krantz moves nicely into side control.
Krantz throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.

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.
Jackson is trying to control Krantz's posture but Krantz avoids it.
Krantz is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Krantz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krantz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krantz scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Krantz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson wants to stand up but Krantz is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krantz stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Krantz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson 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.
Krantz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Zachary Krantz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Krantz tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Krantz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Krantz passes to side control.
Krantz is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krantz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krantz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
Krantz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krantz fails to take his opponent's back.
Krantz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is controlling an arm, preventing Krantz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Krantz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Krantz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krantz throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Krantz landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Krantz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Krantz fails to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Krantz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson throws a combination. Krantz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krantz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krantz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krantz dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krantz.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krantz backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krantz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krantz throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson prevents Krantz from improving position.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krantz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krantz trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Krantz from improving position.
Jackson pushes Krantz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krantz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Krantz is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Krantz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krantz paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Krantz moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Zachary Krantz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krantz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Krantz with that takedown attempt.
Krantz throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krantz 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Krantz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Hood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hood
vs
Silva

225 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

215 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adriano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hood circles away quickly and effectively.

Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hood's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hood pulls his head out easily.

Silva kicks off Hood and gets to his feet.

Silva drops Hood with a beautiful combination! Hood stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Silva is looking for the KO!

It looks like Robin Hood has been cut.
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!
Hood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Hood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Silva counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Hood is in trouble here! Silva pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Adriano Silva!

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 Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mel Talec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Overeem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Barbarian Horde By Hans Zimmer. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Overeem
vs
Talec

196 cm
18
268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mel Talec!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem tries to clinch there but Talec circles away.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Talec circles away.
Talec shoots in but no luck this time.
Talec shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Talec shoots in but Overeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mel Talec.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talec.
Overeem tries to clinch but Talec is having none of it.
Talec shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Talec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overeem as he jumps to the side.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Talec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Talec looks gassed!
Talec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overeem as he jumps to the side.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Talec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem tries to clinch but Talec is having none of it.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Talec shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overeem but Overeem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Talec shoots in but Overeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Talec.
Talec is trying to break the clinch but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mel Talec has been cut.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Overeem landing knees to the body.
Talec tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talec takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem is trying to maintain a safe position but Talec gets an underhook and turns Overeem into the cage.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talec as Overeem tries to tie him up.
Overeem jumps guard but Talec stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Talec's face.
Overeem landing knees to the head.

Overeem jumps into guard, dragging Talec to the mat.
Talec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talec tries to free his leg and advance position but Overeem is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Talec is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Talec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overeem is trying to control the position but Talec postures up.
Talec thows a big elbow that misses.

Overeem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Talec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Talec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Overeem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Talec thows a big elbow that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Talec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mel Talec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Overeem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Overeem is looking for a triangle but Talec pushes his legs off easily.
Talec working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Talec from controlling successfully.
Talec won't allow Overeem to sweep him here.
Talec 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.
Talec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talec with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talec lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talec connects with a couple of short punches.
Overeem wants to sweep here but Talec controlling him for the moment.
Overeem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Talec throwing strikes from guard but Overeem blocks nicely.
Talec working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overeem has momentary wrist control but Talec slips an elbow through the middle.
Talec trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Talec scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mel Talec's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Talec shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overeem but Overeem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Talec fails with the takedown.
Talec looks for a takedown but Overeem sprawls well.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mel Talec.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overeem wants it to stay on the feet.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
Talec shoots for a double leg takedown but Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Talec's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Talec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Overeem lands a high kick!
Overeem tries to clinch but Talec moves out of range.
Talec keeps the fight on the outside.
Talec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talec keeps the fight on the outside.
Talec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overeem wants it to stay on the feet.
Talec is breathing heavily.
Overeem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Talec if he has to take too many more of those.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talec shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Talec keeps it at a distance.
Talec takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That has opened up Mel Talec's cut even more.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Talec is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Overeem.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Talec pushes him off.
Overeem throws a head kick that Talec semi-blocks.
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!
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Talec shoots in but no luck this time.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talec shoots in but no luck this time.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Talec circles away.
Overeem tries to clinch but Talec is having none of it.
Talec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Talec is avoiding it.
Talec circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Talec scores with a shot to the side of Overeem's head.
Overeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Talec prevents it.
Talec working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Talec.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Talec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overeem has Talec pressed against the cage, preventing Talec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Talec tries to circle away but Overeem has him pinned against the cage.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
Talec is trying to break the clinch but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Talec.
Talec is trying to break the clinch but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Talec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talec takes a knee right on the jaw!
Talec tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Talec tries to break free but Overeem pushes him back against the cage.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Talec lands with a short shot to the head.
Talec is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Talec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overeem is trying to stall.
Talec lands a nice shot to the body.
Overeem lands a good knee to the midsection. Talec won't want to take too many of those.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
Overeem landing knees to the body.
Talec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Talec takes a knee right on the jaw!
Talec tries to break free but Overeem pushes him back against the cage.
Overeem tries to stall but Talec uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Talec is trying to break the clinch but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talec can do to turn this around?
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
Talec lands a body shot.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Talec makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Talec has had enough of the clinch but Overeem keeps him there for the moment.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Talec looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Overeem is trying to stall.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Talec holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Talec blocks it.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
Overeem letting Talec take a breather here.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Talec has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Talec tries to break free but Overeem pushes him back against the cage.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Talec blocks it.
Talec working hard to break the clinch.
Overeem keeps control of Talec as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overeem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Overeem prevents Talec from breaking the clinch.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Talec holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
Talec scores with a nice hook to the head.
Talec is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Overeem jumps guard.
Talec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Talec throws a big right hand that misses.
Talec trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mel Talec's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Talec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talec shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overeem wants it to stay on the feet.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem tries to clinch but Talec moves out of range.
Overeem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Talec takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

The cut above Mel Talec's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Talec keeps it at a distance.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Talec pushes him off.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mel Talec.
Overeem tries to clinch but Talec is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talec swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Talec keeps it at a distance.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Talec pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talec.

Overeem moves into the clinch successfully.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Talec is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Talec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Overeem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Talec distracts Overeem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Talec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talec scoring with punches to the head and body.
Talec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Talec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Overeem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talec manages to get himself to full guard.
Overeem 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.

Talec pushes Overeem off and scrambles back to his feet.
Overeem wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Talec to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Overeem controls Talec momentarily but Talec frees himself.
Overeem 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.
Overeem working a defensive guard but Talec passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Talec connects with a nice short shot to Overeem's temple.
Talec misses with a head shot. Overeem uses the momentum to regain guard.
Talec with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talec throwing strikes from guard but Overeem blocks nicely.
Talec working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Talec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talec with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talec throwing strikes but missing.

Talec has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Overeem to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Talec is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Overeem pulls down on the head and he's put Talec to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alistair Overeem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buda King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Kansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raydio G-Thirsty Ass Niggaz. Kansen has chosen Thunderstruck by AC/DC as his entrance music. Buda King had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

King
vs
Kansen

200 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Win Nutritional

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.

King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kansen keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kansen holds on and takes a little breather.
Kansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansen, not yet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansen controls King momentarily but King frees himself.

King drops back looking for a leg! Kansen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kansen manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Kansen's guard.
Kansen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King is breathing heavily.

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

Kansen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kansen lands a nice short elbow.
Kansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansen slows the pace down in half guard.
Kansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kansen is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansen slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Kansen trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
Kansen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kansen working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kansen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kansen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
King has hold of Kansen's hands but Kansen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
King is not content to let Kansen control the position.
Kansen wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Kansen wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is looking to improve his position.
Kansen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansen slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Kansen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King is in trouble now - Kansen has advanced to mount!
Kansen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
King can't escape the position.
King is in a horrible position here. Kansen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kansen unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansen content just to control the position here.
Kansen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kansen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kansen chips away with some ground and pound.

King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kansen trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kansen slips nicely into half guard.
Kansen stops King from getting back to his feet.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kansen slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kansen is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansen lands strikes from half guard.
Kansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

King looking for submissions off his back.
Kansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kansen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kansen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Kansen.
King is staying active underneath Kansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Kansen there.
Kansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kansen drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
Kansen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kansen working King over with strikes.
Kansen lands strikes from half guard.
Kansen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kansen is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
King tries to get to full guard but Kansen has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansen slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Kansen wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kansen lands a nice short elbow.
Kansen winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kansen wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Kansen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kansen drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kansen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansen wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Kansen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Kansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
King wants to stand but Kansen is controlling the position.
Kansen postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
Kansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kansen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kansen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kansen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kansen connects with a couple of short punches.

King is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kansen controls the pace.
Kansen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Kansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansen controls from within his opponent's guard.

King looking for a guillotine here but Kansen defends easily.
Kansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kansen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansen distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kansen controls the pace.
Kansen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Kansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kansen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nigel Kansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kansen landing with the ground and pound.
Kansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansen working some strikes from top position.
Kansen wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Kansen stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Kansen tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Kansen trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansen looking to pass the guard.

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.
Kansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kansen lands a couple of digs.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kansen.
Kansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Buda King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Kansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kansen 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Kansen!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve The Dead Meixcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Graham
vs
The Dead Meixcan

185 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
209 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve The Dead Meixcan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dead Meixcan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Dead Meixcan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.
Graham stuffs the takedown attempt from The Dead Meixcan. The Dead Meixcan gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve The Dead Meixcan.

The Dead Meixcan gets the takedown into side control.
The Dead Meixcan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Graham is looking for a sweep.
The Dead Meixcan trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham is pushing The Dead Meixcan's head away, looking to escape. The Dead Meixcan manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dead Meixcan controls the position from side control.
Graham is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The Dead Meixcan is trying to get an arm triangle but Graham is defending well.
Graham pushes The Dead Meixcan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Dead Meixcan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Dead Meixcan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.

The Dead Meixcan is trying to get an arm triangle but Graham is defending well.
The Dead Meixcan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.
Graham tries to escape but The Dead Meixcan is in control.
The Dead Meixcan trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Dead Meixcan tries for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham struggling a bit here.
Graham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Dead Meixcan is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Dead Meixcan trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
The Dead Meixcan advances to full mount.
Graham is controlling an arm, preventing The Dead Meixcan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Dead Meixcan on the ground.
Graham can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by The Dead Meixcan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Dead Meixcan looking to control but Graham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve The Dead Meixcan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Dead Meixcan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve The Dead Meixcan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
The Dead Meixcan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but The Dead Meixcan persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve The Dead Meixcan.
Graham throws a one two combo.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham lands a with a good body shot.
Graham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Dead Meixcan doesn't seem bothered though.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Dead Meixcan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graham lands a two punch combo.

Graham drives through and clinches with The Dead Meixcan against the cage.
The Dead Meixcan is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.
Graham presses The Dead Meixcan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Graham.
A left hand lands to the body for Graham.
Graham lands a hook that snaps the head of The Dead Meixcan backwards.
The Dead Meixcan takes a shot to the head.
Graham lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Dead Meixcan backwards.
A right hand to the body from Graham.
The Dead Meixcan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Graham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Dead Meixcan.
Graham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graham pushes The Dead Meixcan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graham.
Graham gets through The Dead Meixcan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Dead Meixcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.
Graham cracks a nice hook into The Dead Meixcan's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graham.
A shot to de liver by Graham. Beautiful body shot.
Graham cracks a nice hook into The Dead Meixcan's ribs.
The Dead Meixcan tries to move into range but Graham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graham lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a nice head shot.
The Dead Meixcan looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham thuds a left hand into The Dead Meixcan's body.
Graham scores with a punch to the head.
Graham punishes The Dead Meixcan's body with a nice straight punch.
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Graham rushes The Dead Meixcan and presses him up against the cage.
The Dead Meixcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.

Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Dead Meixcan backwards.
Graham tries to break free but The Dead Meixcan pushes him back against the cage.
Graham displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Dead Meixcan up against the cage.
The Dead Meixcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.
Steve The Dead Meixcan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Dead Meixcan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graham jabs at The Dead Meixcan's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Graham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Graham lands a with a good body shot.
The Dead Meixcan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graham's waist but Graham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Dead Meixcan off to one side.
Graham is looking to wear down The Dead Meixcan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
Graham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graham connects with a body shot.
The Dead Meixcan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Dead Meixcan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graham scores with a jab to the body.
Graham throws a shot to the body.
Graham lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
The Dead Meixcan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graham lands a body shot.
Graham connects with a crisp jab.
Graham lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dead Meixcan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graham throws a shot to the body.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Graham works over The Dead Meixcan's head and body with a nice combination.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Dead Meixcan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graham lands a jab to The Dead Meixcan's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Dead Meixcan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a hook to the body. The Dead Meixcan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Dead Meixcan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dead Meixcan can do to turn this around?
Graham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Dead Meixcan's head backwards.
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Dead Meixcan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luke Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Dead Meixcan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Dead Meixcan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graham stuns The Dead Meixcan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Dead Meixcan tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually The Dead Meixcan drops back down to his feet.
Luke Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve The Dead Meixcan.
Graham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Graham.
Graham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Graham.
Graham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Dead Meixcan tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually The Dead Meixcan drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Graham.

Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Dead Meixcan's head.
Graham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Dead Meixcan doesn't seem bothered though.
The Dead Meixcan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Graham scores with a hook to the body. The Dead Meixcan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graham connects with a body shot.
Graham lands a lovely overhand right.
The Dead Meixcan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graham 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Graham!

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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny The Nanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Szyszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

The Nanny
vs
Szyszka

191 cm
23
214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Fight Club Clothing™
Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manny The Nanny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Szyszka!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Szyszka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Nanny was covering up waiting for the punch and Szyszka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Szyszka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Nanny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Szyszka 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.
The Nanny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Szyszka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Nanny is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Nanny has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szyszka has a closed guard, preventing The Nanny from standing up.

Szyszka looking for a guillotine here but The Nanny defends easily.
The Nanny 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Szyszka throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Nanny uses it to pass to side control.
Szyszka gets back to half guard.
The Nanny controlling the action here.
Szyszka is looking for a sweep. The Nanny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Nanny trying to control the pace.
The Nanny wants to control but Szyszka is keeping him busy.
The Nanny is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Szyszka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Nanny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Szyszka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szyszka gets full guard.
Szyszka looking for a sweep. Not yet Szyszka, not yet.
The Nanny controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Nanny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szyszka on the ground.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksander Szyszka!
Aleksander Szyszka is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Haseesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Hats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haseesh comes to the cage accompanied by Guns n Roses - Mr Brownstone. Omar Haseesh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heimo Hats's chin.

Haseesh
vs
Hats

185 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

201 cm
23
142 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Haseesh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heimo Hats!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haseesh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hats is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haseesh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hats wants a takedown but no success here.
Haseesh digs a right hand into Hats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hats's gas tank.
Hats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haseesh smiles and moves away.
Omar Haseesh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimo Hats.

Haseesh clinches.

Haseesh successfully pulls guard.
Hats trying to control but Haseesh is working from the bottom.
Hats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haseesh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Haseesh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hats gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hats prevents Haseesh from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hats tries to free his leg and advance position but Haseesh is retaining full guard.
Haseesh seems keen to control Hats's posture.

Haseesh is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Hats frees his head nicely. Oh but Haseesh has switched to an armbar! Hats is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Omar Haseesh!
Omar Haseesh retains his lightweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

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