HBP 56 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alexio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexio comes to the cage accompanied by DevilDriver - End of the Line. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alexio
vs
Liddell

214 cm
21
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

202 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Alexio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexio lands the left hand.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexio scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell throws a lazy head kick

and Alexio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Liddell! Alexio lets Liddell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Liddell looks gassed!
Alexio closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Liddell out cold! Liddell corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Alexio!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Box Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Box Spar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Spar
vs
Evans

192 cm
21
272 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Box Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Spar.
Spar swings away with a body shot that misses

and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spar.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spar stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.

Evans gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spar's guard.

Evans is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spar is trying to keep Evans in close.
Spar is controlling Evans's posture.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar wants to sweep but no luck.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Spar blocks nicely.

Evans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spar dives on top into guard.
Evans is trying to control the position but Spar postures up.
Spar pushes down on Evans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Spar trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Spar has control of the leg.
Evans manages to get to full guard.

Evans is looking for a triangle here but Spar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Spar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Box Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Spar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Box Spar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar misses with a combination

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Spar fights it but they end up in guard.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spar working a defensive guard here.
Spar looking for a sweep. Not yet Spar, not yet.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans postures up.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.

Evans stands up from Spar's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Evans dives in and grabs Spar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spar pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
Box Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spar. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spar misses with a straight right.
Spar throws a poor cross that misses

so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spar is proving hard to escape from.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Spar.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Spar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spar tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Spar has managed to clinch.
Spar tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
Spar working aggressively here.
Spar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spar digs a right hand into Evans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evans's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Spar.
Spar tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
Spar is trying to stall.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spar misses with a lunging right hand

and Evans moves into the clinch.
Spar swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Spar.
Spar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Spar tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spar tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Spar back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans has Spar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Box Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Spar fails to land.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Evans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Spar.
Spar lands a shoulder strike.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Spar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spar swivels and escapes.
Spar clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Evans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans avoids the body shot from Spar.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spar.
Evans slips a jab from Spar.
Good standup being displayed there by Spar as he connects with a hook.
Spar looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Box Spar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Spar connects with a body shot.
Spar misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Spar throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spar circles away.
Spar throws a lazy uppercut

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spar works his way to full guard. Good work.

Spar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Spar wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans postures up.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spar is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spar lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans has closed the distance and engaged Spar in a clinch.
Spar tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Spar lands a body punch.
Spar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Evans gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spar is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spar manages to get to full guard.
Evans distracts Spar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Spar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spar is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Box Spar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Spar scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Spar.
Spar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and Spar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Spar.

Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spar's guard.
Spar trying to control the position.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Spar controlling Evans's posture.
Evans distracts Spar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spar keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spar just misses with a punch to the body.
Spar misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Spar misses with a few strikes there.

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.

Spar clinches.
Spar wants to stall.
Spar tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spar prevents it.
Evans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spar prevents it.
Box Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spar throws a good cross that connects.
Spar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Spar.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Spar closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
Spar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him.
Spar lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Evans turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Evans working away.
Spar regains half guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans thows a huge punch but Spar dodges it nicely.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spar keeps working.
Evans working over Spar with some ground and pound. Spar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spar gets back to full guard.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans works over Spar with some ground and pound from guard.
Evans trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.

Spar working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans preventing the sweep.

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 Box Spar.
I think Spar 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Box Spar!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hey You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

You
vs
Jay

193 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hey You!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Jay!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Jay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You manages to get back to half guard.
You tries to get to full guard but Jay has control of the leg.
Jay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jay wants to stand but You has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jay not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Jay.

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

You is defending against the submission attempts here by Jay.
Jay stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

You looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
You trying to control here.
Jay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay landing shots from mount.
Jay looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You is bucking up trying to escape but Jay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jay looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. You looks a forlorn figure.
Jay landing strikes from the mount.
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!
You is in a horrible position here. Jay smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Jay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

You doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Mr Jay!

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 Knocked Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Van Sim (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.

Out
vs
Van Sim

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knocked Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin Van Sim!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out misses with a takedown attempt

and Van Sim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Out's guard.

Out is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Out will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Out is trying to keep Van Sim in close.
Out will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Out manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Sim is bucking up trying to escape but Out cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Out avoids the attempt from Van Sim to control.
Van Sim is in a horrible position here. Out smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Van Sim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Out. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Out lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Van Sim looks a forlorn figure.
Van Sim taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Out connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Out raining down shots from the mount!
Out unloading with bombs!
Out landing strikes, looking to finish!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Sim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Sim is looking to improve his position but Out isn't that keen on the idea.
Out is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Out lands a big elbow.
Out has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Out lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Sim is wriggling around trying to escape.

Van Sim bucks up and throws Out to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Out fails with the takedown
and Van Sim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Out blocks a head kick by Van Sim.
Out doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Van Sim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knocked Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Sim looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Out trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out throwing short punches from the bottom.
Out might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Out throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Out looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Sim is one step ahead there.
Out is working hard here to advance position.
Out keeping full guard, as Van Sim tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out trying to strike off his back.
Out is pulling down on Van Sim's head to control his posture.
Van Sim with a nice head shot there.
Out throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Out manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Sim wants to control but Out is having none of it.
Out connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Van Sim taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Sim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Out connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Out lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Out trying to control but Van Sim is having none of it.
Out working Van Sim over with strikes here.
The referee warns Van Sim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Out lands a heavy elbow.

Out moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Van Sim has worked his arm free - good work by Van Sim!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Out throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Van Sim works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Out tries to sprawl but Van Sim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Out throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Out is pressing down on Van Sim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Sim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Out manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Sim manages to get himself to full guard.
Colin Van Sim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Out in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out throws and elbow that misses. Van Sim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Out's guard. Nice move by Van Sim!
Van Sim is looking to advance position but Out has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Out with a couple of short strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Out lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Out breaks from Van Sim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Van Sim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Out landing strikes from the mount and Van Sim is in trouble!
Out scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Sim?
Van Sim is breathing heavily.
Out avoids the attempt from Van Sim to control.
Out raining down shots from the mount!
Out putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Out.
Out pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Out looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out punishing his opponent with strikes.
Out is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Sim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Out lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Van Sim hang on?
Out landing strikes, looking to finish!
Out lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Out lands a heavy elbow.
Out with good strikes from the mount here!
Out prevents Van Sim from getting the reversal.
Out breaks from Van Sim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Out is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Van Sim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Out looking to control but Van Sim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Out lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out punishing his opponent with strikes.
Van Sim is in a horrible position here. Out smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Out with the ground and pound from mount.

Out jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Van Sim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Van Sim and Out has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Out lands an elbow.
Out throws a strike aimed at the side of Van Sim's head but Van Sim avoids it well.
Van Sim taking a bit of punishment here - Out scoring with strikes.
Van Sim is trying to control Out's posture but Out avoids it.
Out trying to control the action but Van Sim is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Out working the ground and pound.
Out working the ground and pound.
Out landing a few strikes.

Out decides to stand back up.
Out misses with a double jab

and Van Sim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Out won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Out throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Out is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Sim off and has taken his back!
Van Sim is covering up but some of the strikes from Out are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knocked Out dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Out is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Sim's 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. Out connects with a nice short shot to Van Sim's temple.
Nice strikes from Out there.
Out is nestled in close to Van Sim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Sim has hold of Out's hands but Out slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Out is looking to take a break and control but Van Sim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Out wants to pass to mount but Van Sim is defending the position.
Van Sim trying to get back to full guard but Out takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Van Sim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Out lands a big shot there that rocks Van Sim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Van Sim is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out trying to control but Van Sim is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Out.
Out putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Out sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Out cracks Van Sim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Out landing shots from mount.

Out is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Van Sim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Out has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Van Sim's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out lands a big shot there that rocks Van Sim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Van Sim is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Van Sim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Van Sim defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Out.
Out tries to control but Van Sim wriggling away.
Van Sim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Out putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Sim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Out unloading with bombs!
Out trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Out in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Out fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Out tries to control but Van Sim wriggling away.
Out connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Van Sim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Out fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out looking to finish Van Sim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Van Sim!
Van Sim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Sim is squirming around, avoiding Out's attempts to control the action.
Out working the ground and pound effectively.
Out pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Out is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Out fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Out breaks from Van Sim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Out controlling from mount.
Out has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Van Sim's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Knocked Out showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Out 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knocked Out!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobieski has chosen Slav Wind as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hagen
vs
Sobieski

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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, Tom Hagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen misses with a takedown
and Sobieski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tom Hagen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagen digs a good hook to Sobieski's body.
Hagen tries to clinch up but Sobieski circles away and keeps his distance.
Hagen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hagen tries to clinch up.
Sobieski misses with a head kick.

Sobieski shoots in and bounces Hagen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hagen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobieski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobieski passes Hagen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sobieski uses his free foot to push down on Hagen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hagen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sobieski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sobieski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hagen taking shots to the head.
Sobieski looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hagen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Sobieski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasi Abuelazam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Swanson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Push It By Static-X. Nasi Abuelazam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Swanson
vs
Abuelazam

185 cm
21
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nasi Abuelazam!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abuelazam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Abuelazam is out of range.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
and Abuelazam counters with a one-two to the body.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karl Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abuelazam counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Abuelazam counters with a right hand to the body.
Swanson jabs Abuelazam right on the nose. Abuelazam blinks but takes it well.
Abuelazam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Abuelazam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
and Abuelazam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Abuelazam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Abuelazam moves away and avoids it.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Abuelazam counters with a two punch combo.
Abuelazam looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Abuelazam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Swanson counters with a shoot takedown. Abuelazam fights it but they end up in guard.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abuelazam is trying to control the position but Swanson postures up.
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.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a hook.

Swanson drives through with a takedown into Abuelazam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Abuelazam is keeping the position.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abuelazam is keeping the position for now.
Swanson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Swanson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Swanson.
Swanson throws a combination. Abuelazam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abuelazam staying out of range there.

Swanson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Abuelazam is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Abuelazam's hands, connecting with Abuelazam's forehead.
Swanson lands with a punch from half guard.
Swanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abuelazam for as long as he can get away with.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Abuelazam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Swanson thows a huge punch but Abuelazam dodges it nicely.

Karl Swanson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Abuelazam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.

Swanson scores with a takedown into Abuelazam's guard.
Swanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Swanson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl Swanson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Abuelazam staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abuelazam moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Swanson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Abuelazam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Swanson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Swanson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Swanson is pushing down on Abuelazam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abuelazam is fighting to maintain full guard but Swanson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Swanson wants to free his trapped foot but Abuelazam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Swanson is controlling the pace.
Swanson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abuelazam is breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Karl Swanson just wasn't active enough.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abuelazam backs up against the cage.

Swanson looking to score a takedown here. Abuelazam is defending well but Swanson drives through and ends up in Abuelazam's guard.
Abuelazam keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Abuelazam being controlled here, momentarily.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abuelazam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Swanson stands up over Abuelazam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abuelazam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abuelazam being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Swanson gets the takedown into side control.
Swanson is chipping away with strikes.
Abuelazam trying to remain calm as Swanson controls from the top position.
Abuelazam wants to control but Swanson postures up.
Abuelazam stops Swanson from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Swanson stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl Swanson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abuelazam defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Abuelazam ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abuelazam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abuelazam circles away quickly and effectively.
Abuelazam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Abuelazam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.

Swanson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abuelazam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Swanson 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!

Swanson scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Abuelazam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abuelazam's hands.
Abuelazam moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Swanson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Swanson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Abuelazam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Swanson.
Swanson cracks Abuelazam with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abuelazam tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nasi Abuelazam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abuelazam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Abuelazam's head.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abuelazam circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson throws a jab when Abuelazam was well out of range.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Abuelazam tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abuelazams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Swanson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abuelazam can do to turn this around?
Swanson misses with a looping left.

Swanson feints and as Abuelazam raises his hands in defense, Swanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swanson controlling from the top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Karl Swanson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Abuelazam slips a straight right by Swanson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abuelazam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abuelazam.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Abuelazam moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Abuelazam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abuelazam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nasi Abuelazam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abuelazam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Abuelazam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Abuelazam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abuelazam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abuelazam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Abuelazam's head.
Swanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karl Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Swanson. That snapped Abuelazam's head back.
Abuelazam moves forwards but Swanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abuelazam slips a straight right by Swanson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Abuelazam off the cage and back into rage.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Swanson swings for the body but Abuelazam moves out of range.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Abuelazam's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Swanson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murphy
vs
Naoki

171 cm
25
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

167 cm
24
145 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Naoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Naoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Naoki counter with a right hand.

Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Naoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naoki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Naoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Naoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Naoki trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.

Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Naoki postures up.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there.

Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naoki trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Naokiis looking to pass into half guard but Murphy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murphy is in guard.
Naoki is adopting a defensive guard.

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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Naoki is having none of it.
Murphy not doing much here.
Naoki is not content to let Murphy control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Naoki is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because David Murphy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Naoki's belly button to the back.

Naoki rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Naoki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Naoki tries to tie him up.
A short right from Murphy.
Naoki misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Naoki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
Naoki looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naoki.
Murphy has Naoki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naoki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naoki landing knees to the head.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Naoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Naoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naoki scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Naoki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Naoki.
Naoki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Naoki blocking some punches.
Murphy trying to stall but Naoki improves his position.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naoki blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeshi Naoki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Donk. Murphy catches Naoki right on the button with a cross.
Naoki throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naoki.
Naoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Naoki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut

and Naoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naoki preventing the sweep.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naoki.

Naoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Naoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naoki manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Naoki is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Naoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naoki keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy pushes down on Naoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy is stalling here. Naoki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Murphy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Naoki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Naoki tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Naoki off and has taken his back!
Murphy connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Naoki to escape the position.
Murphy wants to control but Naoki is keeping busy.
Murphy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Murphy scores with punches to the body.
Naoki breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.

Murphy is looking to sinch up a triangle. Naoki throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Naoki's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Murphy!

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Ludczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Edward Ludczynsky has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ludczynsky
vs
Ovaltrades

163 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

155 cm
27
130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Ludczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ovaltrades!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaltrades misses with a takedown

and Ludczynsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ovaltrades's guard.
Ovaltrades keeping moving, preventing Ludczynsky from controlling successfully.
Ludczynsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ovaltrades has an active guard here but Ludczynsky has managed to pass into half guard.
Ovaltrades is looking to improve his position.
Ovaltrades throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ludczynsky tries to pass to full mount but Ovaltrades defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludczynsky lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ludczynsky has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ludczynsky trying to control but Ovaltrades is having none of it.
Ovaltrades is trying to escape the mount.
Ludczynsky looking to finish Ovaltrades with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ovaltrades!
Ludczynsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ovaltrades is looking to escape.
Ludczynsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ovaltrades is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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.
Ovaltrades tries to hold on but Ludczynsky pushes him away.
Ludczynsky trying to control but Ovaltrades is having none of it.
Ludczynsky blocks Ovaltrades's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ludczynsky trying to control but Ovaltrades is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ovaltrades bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Ludczynsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ludczynsky can't keep his opponent in guard - Ovaltrades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ovaltrades missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ludczynsky is trying is best to control the position here.
Ovaltrades wants to control but Ludczynsky is keeping him busy.
Ludczynsky is looking for a sweep. Ovaltrades is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Ludczynsky looking for submissions off his back.
Ovaltrades stalling.
Ludczynsky trying to hold on to Ovaltrades's head to control him but Ovaltrades postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Ovaltrades.
Ludczynsky wants to clinch

and Ovaltrades counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ludczynsky's guard now.
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 Edward Ludczynsky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ovaltrades shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ludczynsky's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ovaltrades is pushing down on Ludczynsky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ludczynsky is fighting to maintain full guard but Ovaltrades has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ovaltrades is looking for a kimura here.

Ludczynsky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ludczynsky tries to clinch up but Ovaltrades circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack Ovaltrades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ludczynsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ovaltrades is trying to defend but Ludczynsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ludczynsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ovaltrades keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ludczynsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ovaltrades keeping moving, preventing Ludczynsky from controlling successfully.
Ovaltrades looking for a sweep. Not yet Ovaltrades, not yet.

Ovaltrades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ludczynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaltrades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludczynsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ovaltrades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ludczynsky manages to get himself to full guard.
Ovaltrades thows a big elbow that misses.
Ovaltrades distracts Ludczynsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludczynsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludczynsky being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludczynsky is trying to keep Ovaltrades in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludczynsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludczynsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ovaltrades on the ground.
Ovaltrades not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Ovaltrades hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ludczynsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ovaltrades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ovaltrades gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ovaltrades keeping moving, preventing Ludczynsky from controlling successfully.
Ovaltrades lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ludczynsky!
Ovaltrades raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ovaltrades jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ludczynsky manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Ovaltrades has an Americana. Ludczynsky didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ovaltrades is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ovaltrades hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Ovaltrades!