TTF 1 - The Awakening PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aras Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tony Troy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Troy
vs
Szlesz

160 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aras Szlesz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szlesz shoots for a takedown but Troy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szlesz walks into a straight right hand from Troy.
Troy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szlesz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Troy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Troy as Szlesz shoots in.
Tony Troy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aras Szlesz.
Szlesz wants to clinch.
Troy tries to clinch but Szlesz moves away

and Szlesz counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Szlesz goes for a takedown attempt but Troy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Troy tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Szlesz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Szlesz.
Troy is trying to force a seperation but Szlesz has the dominant position.
Szlesz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Troy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Szlesz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Troy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Troy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Szlesz is cranking Troy's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Troy! He's tightened the choke and Troy is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aras Szlesz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Hay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hay
vs
Lee

170 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Hay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hong Lee!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hay misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Hay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hay takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Hay closes the distance and clinches.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hay up against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown.
Hay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dirk Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Lee.
Hay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hay's brow.
Hay stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Hay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Hay.
Nice body punch from Hay - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to stall.

Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hay misses with a few strikes there.
Hay tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.

Hay has managed to clinch.

Hay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hay tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hay's waist but Hay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Hay throws a lazy head kick

and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hay is breathing heavily.
Hay is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee wants to control but Hay is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hay's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hay misses with a kick to the body.
Hay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hay wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hay tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hay to the ground. Hay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hay throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Hay backing up. Hay nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee walks into a jab.

Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee tries to pull guard but Hay holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee tries to pull guard but Hay won't allow it.

Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Hay.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Hay throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Hay throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee tries to clinch but Hay moves out of range.

Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Hay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Hay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Hay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dirk Hay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Hay misses with a body shot.
Lee blocks a head kick by Hay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Hay is working from the bottom.
Hay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lee trying to control but Hay is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lee gets to his feet. Hay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dirk Hay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hay thows a leg kick but Lee checks it

and Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hay's guard.
Hay wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Lee wants to control from the top but Hay keeps moving.

Hay pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Hay falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lee counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to pull guard but Hay holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Dirk Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Lee.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hay.
Hay gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hay is defending well for now.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hay as Lee tries to tie him up.
Hay works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hay prevents it.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Hay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hay blocks a head kick by Lee.
Hay lands a right hook to the body.
Hay is looking to clinch.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hay tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hay to the ground. Hay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hay clinches but Lee breaks the clinch
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee shoots in but Hay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hay wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side

and Lee counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lee lands the left hand.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Hay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Hay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Lee thumps Hay with a low kick.

Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hay!
Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hay is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hay bucks Lee off and manages to get back to his feet!
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hay scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Hay tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hay avoids it really well and circles away.
Dirk Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Lee.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.

Lee moves into the clinch.
Hay tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Hay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee prevents Hay from breaking the clinch.
Hay is struggling to control the position.
Lee looking for a takedown.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee has Hay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hay stalling in the clinch.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Hay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hay gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hay tries for a takedown. No joy.

Hay gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee stops Hay from standing up.
Lee trying to control but Hay is working from the bottom.

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.

Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hay, up you get!
Hay lands a lovely overhand right.
Hay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee looks to clinch

and Hay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hay can't get the takedown.
Dirk Hay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hay is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hay trying to land knees to the body.

Lee breaks from the clinch.
Hong Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lee forces Hay back against the cage and clinches.
Hay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hong Lee!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximov Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Virus has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Volkov
vs
The Virus

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maximov Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cyrus The Virus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Virus is looking to clinch.
The Virus throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov clinches but The Virus breaks the clinch

and The Virus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.

The Virus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Virus throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. The Virus tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Virus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants to clinch up but The Virus keeps it at a distance.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Virus as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximov Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but The Virus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Virus scores with a spinning back kick!
Volkov is breathing heavily.

The Virus gets a clinch.
The Virus stalling.

The Virus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but The Virus sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

The Virus closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.

The Virus jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Virus pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
The Virus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Virus has hold of Volkov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Volkov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Virus lands with some strikes.

The Virus working for a submission but Volkov is keeping him at bay.
The Virus lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Virus is working for a guillotine from mount but Volkov frees his head quite easily.
The Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volkov is trying desperately to improve position.

The Virus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Virus dominating with strikes here.

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.
The Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkov is looking to escape.
Volkov tries to buck The Virus off but he can't manage it.
Volkov tries to reverse the position but The Virus maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus The Virus dominated that round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Virus tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov wants to clinch

and The Virus counters with a single leg into guard. Volkov didn't expect that.
The Virus advances position into side control!

The Virus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The Virus tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
The Virus connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Virus pinned against the cage. The Virus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov thows a leg kick but The Virus checks it

and The Virus counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Virus misses with a knee to the head.
The Virus blocking some punches.
Volkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Virus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, The Virus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
The Virus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Virus leaning against his opponent.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but The Virus is controlling him.

The Virus breaks the clinch.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Virus defends it nicely.
The Virus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

The Virus escapes and gets back to his feet.
The Virus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximov Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Virus.
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

The Virus pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Virus crunches a lovely knee into Volkov's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkov walks away with a smile on his face. The Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Volkov scores with a takedown into The Virus's guard.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkov prevents The Virus from getting back to his feet.
The Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkov won't allow The Virus to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thows a big elbow that misses.

Volkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Volkov shoots in but The Virus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Virus shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed The Virus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov misses with an elbow strike.
Volkov avoiding damage as The Virus throws knees to the body.
Volkov avoids the elbow strike from The Virus, against the cage.
Volkov gets through The Virus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Virus as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus The Virus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The Virus moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Virus sprawls well. The Virus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov misses with a double jab
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The Virus takes the fight into the clinch.

The Virus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Virus is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The Virus rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from The Virus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus keeps control of Volkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Virus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Virus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Virus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Virus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Virus cracks Volkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to clinch but The Virus moves away

and The Virus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Virus misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Virus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Virus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, The Virus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Virus throws an elbow but misses.
Volkov can't break the clinch.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maximov Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus The Virus.
The Virus takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Virus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from The Virus.

The Virus manages to break the clinch.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Virus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Virus tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Virus gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Volkov gets to his feet - The Virus follows without any prompting.
Volkov looks for a takedown but The Virus sprawls well.
Maximov Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Volkov tries to keep at a distance but The Virus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Virus backwards.
The Virus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from The Virus.

The Virus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Virus defends it nicely.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Cyrus The Virus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Virus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximov Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Virus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Virus slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Volkov to work.
A bit of stalling here from The Virus.
Maximov Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from The Virus.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but The Virus blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus The Virus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Virus 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus The Virus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angello Di Natale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Haamelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Di Natale
vs
Haamelmann

189 cm
22
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angello Di Natale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Haamelmann!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Natale slips a jab and a cross from Haamelmann.
Di Natale leaves Haamelmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Di Natale instigates a clinch.
Di Natale tries to break the clinch but Haamelmann is controlling the position.

Haamelmann wants the takedown. Di Natale is fighting it off but Haamelmann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Di Natale's guard against the cage.
Di Natale wants to get back to his feet but Haamelmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haamelmann wants to stand and escape but instead Di Natale has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Di Natale wants to control from the top but Haamelmann keeps moving.
Di Natale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Di Natale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haamelmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Haamelmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Haamelmann is looking for a triangle but Di Natale pushes his legs off easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Di Natale tries to bum rush Haamelmann with a series of wild strikes but Haamelmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dirk Haamelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Natale pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Di Natale clinches with his opponent.
Di Natale has Haamelmann pressed against the cage, preventing Haamelmann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haamelmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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.
Haamelmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Di Natale's efforts to push away.
Di Natale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Di Natale is trying to stall.
Di Natale is pressed up against the cage. Haamelmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Di Natale down to the mat. Di Natale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haamelmann looks gassed!
Haamelmann lands a head kick!

Di Natale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Di Natale passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Di Natale cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Di Natale breaks from Haamelmann's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Natale landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Di Natale.
Haamelmann sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Di Natale in particular looking to stall.
Di Natale is looking to advance position but Haamelmann won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Di Natale there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Haamelmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Natale pulls his head out easily.
Di Natale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Natale passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haamelmann!
Haamelmann is desperately trying to improve his position but Di Natale has a good base and remains in mount.
Di Natale controlling from the full mount.
Haamelmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Di Natale avoids the attempt from Haamelmann to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angello Di Natale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Di Natale darts in and clinches Haamelmann up against the cage.

Di Natale pulls guard effortlessly.
Di Natale controlling Haamelmann's posture.
Haamelmann stopping the sweep attempt from Di Natale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haamelmann trying to move into half guard but instead Di Natale has managed to sweep!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Natale stops Haamelmann from standing up.
Di Natale's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Di Natale stands up and waves to Haamelmann to follow him.
Haamelmann misses with a takedown

and Di Natale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Di Natale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Di Natale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Di Natale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Haamelmann taking some punishment here, with Di Natale in his half guard.
Di Natale is looking to stall here but Haamelmann recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Natale looking to sit in guard and control but Haamelmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haamelmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angello Di Natale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haamelmann stops Di Natale from standing up.
Di Natale keeping moving, preventing Haamelmann from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haamelmann prevents Di Natale from getting back to his feet.
Di Natale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Di Natale wants to stand but Haamelmann is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Di Natale tries to clinch but Haamelmann is having none of it.

Di Natale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Di Natale postures up in Haamelmann's guard and throws a big left but Haamelmann blocks it.
Di Natale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Natale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haamelmann is keeping the position for now.
Di Natale is working Haamelmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Di Natale trying to control but Haamelmann is working from the bottom.
Di Natale landing with the ground and pound.
Di Natale preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Natale content to stall in guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haamelmann lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angello Di Natale dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Haamelmann tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haamelmann has Di Natale pressed against the cage, preventing Di Natale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Di Natale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haamelmann.
Di Natale tries to break free but Haamelmann pushes him back against the cage.
Haamelmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haamelmann is trying to maintain a safe position but Di Natale gets an underhook and turns Haamelmann into the cage.
Haamelmann prevents Di Natale from breaking the clinch.
Di Natale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Di Natale has had enough of the clinch but Haamelmann keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Natale wants to break free but Haamelmann has control.
Di Natale wants to break free but Haamelmann has control.
Di Natale leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haamelmann looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Di Natale.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Di Natale successfully pulls guard.
Di Natale is looking to stand up but Haamelmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Haamelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Natale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haamelmann wants to pass the guard but Di Natale is keeping the position.
Haamelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Natale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Di Natale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Di Natale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haamelmann manages to get himself to full guard.
Di Natale tries to free his leg and advance position but Haamelmann is retaining full guard.
Di Natale wants to control from the top but Haamelmann keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Natale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haamelmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Di Natale stays in close to Haamelmann's body and controls the position.
Di Natale tries to free his leg and advance position but Haamelmann is retaining full guard.
Di Natale is working hard here to advance position.
Di Natale wants to control from the top but Haamelmann keeps moving.
Di Natale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haamelmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

and Di Natale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Di Natale.
Di Natale connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haamelmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Di Natale trying to control the position from guard on top but Haamelmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Di Natale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Di Natale tries to free his leg and advance position but Haamelmann is retaining full guard.
Di Natale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Di Natale postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haamelmann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Di Natale, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Di Natale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haamelmann passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angello Di Natale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Di Natale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angello Di Natale!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Greenwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Greenwich
vs
Nilsson

185 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Greenwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Mats Nilsson has been cut.

Nilsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greenwich's guard.
Nilsson preventing the sweep.

Nilsson stands and steps away. Greenwich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Greenwich throws a nice looking combination but Nilsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Nilsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Greenwich which made him look bad.
Nilsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greenwich is fending him off so far but Nilsson persists. Nope, Greenwich circles away and we're back to standing.

Greenwich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nilsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nilsson looks gassed!
Greenwich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greenwich wants to take a breather but Nilsson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson trying to control from the bottom.

Greenwich wants to work for an arm triangle but Nilsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nilsson controlling the position for now.

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

so Nilsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Greenwich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greenwich wants to stand up but Nilsson is controlling him.
Greenwich tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nilsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenwich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenwich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsson on the ground.

Nilsson drops back looking for a leg! Greenwich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greenwich manages to kick Nilsson off! Nilsson jumps back into Greenwich's guard.
Nilsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenwich is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson wants to control from the top but Greenwich keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Greenwich clinches up against the cage.

Greenwich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Greenwich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nilsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greenwich is controlling him.
Nilsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilsson, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson has Greenwich pulled in close to control his posture.
Nilsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nilsson keeping full guard, as Greenwich tries to pass.
Greenwich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nilsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nilsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damien Greenwich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats Nilsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Greenwich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nilsson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Greenwich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nilsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greenwich is working away from the top position though.
Greenwich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greenwich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nilsson's head.
Nilsson trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson won't allow Greenwich to pass to mount.
Nilsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nilsson trying to control from the bottom.

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

Greenwich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Greenwich wants to work for an arm triangle but Nilsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nilsson is pressing down on Greenwich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greenwich trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greenwich is one step ahead there.
Nilsson 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.
Greenwich wants to control from the top but Nilsson keeps moving.

Greenwich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nilsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson wants to sweep here but Greenwich controlling him for the moment.
Greenwich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greenwich with the ground and pound but Nilsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Greenwich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nilsson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Greenwich trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damien Greenwich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nilsson pushes a forearm under Greenwich's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Greenwich is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mats Nilsson!