Fightworld:PTG12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pulver Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulver Toast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ripper
vs
Toast

200 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pulver Toast!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Toast slams his shin into Ripper's torso.
Pulver Toast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Toast there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toast thumps Ripper with a low kick.
Toast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripper moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toast, right into the meat.

Ripper shoots in and gets a takedown into Toast's guard.
Ripper is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Toast has his foot on Ripper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ripper works his way back into a safe position though.
Toast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toast is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ripper manages to get himself to full guard.
Toast trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ripper is keeping the position for now.
Toast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Toast drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ripper dives on top into guard.
Ripper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toast pulls Ripper in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toast tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pulver Toast.
Ripper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Toast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Ripper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toast is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toast is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ripper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Toast controlling the position.
Toast keeping moving, preventing Ripper from controlling successfully.
Toast is pulling down on Ripper's head. It's preventing any offense from Ripper, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Toast lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ripper!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toast is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ripper has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ripper!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pulver Toast!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo's entrance music is The Rocketeer. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rambo
vs
Perry

183 cm
19
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miles Perry!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rambo lands a left and a right that send Perry crashing to the mat, dazed. Rambo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rambo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand.
Rambo Throws a clean left jab. Rambo Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Perry's chin! Perry crumbles to the ground and Rambo follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Rambo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brett Rambo!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Lirios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lirios
vs
Sullivan

196 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dino Lirios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Lirios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan misses with a right hand
enabling Lirios to counter with a crisp jab.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Sullivan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Dino Lirios has been cut.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Lirios moves out of range.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Lirios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lirios counters with a straight right hand.
John Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lirios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lirios takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Lirios counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Lirios counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan throws a right hand that misses
and Lirios counters with a straight right hand.
Lirios throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Sullivan finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a lazy head kick
and Lirios counters with a thumping low kick.
Sullivan throws a lazy uppercut
and Lirios counters with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses

and Lirios counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lirios pulls his head out easily.

Lirios decides to return to a standing position.
Sullivan looks gassed!
Sullivan throws a body kick the misses

and Lirios counters with a shoot takedown. Sullivan fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lirios wants to get up but he can't break Sullivan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Lirios stands and steps away. Sullivan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sullivan swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Lirios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sullivan won't be happy with that.

Lirios decides to stand back up. Lirios steps back and let's Sullivan get back to his feet.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lirios manages to avoid it.
Lirios connects with a solid leg kick.

Lirios drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lirios trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sullivan's guard.

Lirios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lirios wants to stand but Sullivan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lirios stands up from Sullivan's guard - Lirios perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sullivan throws a poor cross that misses

and Lirios counters with a shoot takedown. Sullivan fights it but they end up in guard.

Lirios stands up and waves to Sullivan to follow him.
Sullivan misses with a combination
and Lirios counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan thinking.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Lirios counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sullivan misses
and Lirios counters with a left to the body.

Lirios has Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sullivan lands with a left to the head.

Lirios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Lirios finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the body
and Lirios makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sullivan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lirios finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan's head.
Sullivan misses with a combination

and Lirios counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sullivan!
Lirios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position but Lirios isn't that keen on the idea.
Sullivan tries to lock up and control but Lirios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Lirios get's back to his feet.
Sullivan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lirios lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a lazy uppercut

and Lirios counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lirios gets to his feet - Sullivan follows without any prompting.
Lirios scores with a leg kick.
Lirios throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sullivan darts in trying to clinch

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

Lirios stands up from Sullivan's guard - Lirios perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sullivan misses with a right hand
and Lirios counters with an outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lirios, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan misses with a body shot

so Lirios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sullivan is working an open guard so Lirios takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lirios shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lirios stands up and beckons Sullivan to join him on the feet.
Sullivan tries to clinch

and Lirios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sullivan won't be happy with that.

Lirios has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sullivan swings away with a body shot that misses

and Lirios counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lirios is looking to stand up but Sullivan won't let him.
Sullivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lirios is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sullivan is working an open guard so Lirios takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lirios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sullivan misses the body punch
and Lirios makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sullivan misses with a combination

so Lirios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lirios defends it easily.

Lirios stands and steps away. Sullivan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Lirios finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lirios connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lirios counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sullivan's knee momentarily.
Lirios fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan misses with a jab to the body
and Lirios counters with an inside leg kick.
Lirios connects with a looping right hand.
Lirios lands a head kick. Sullivan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sullivan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lirios counters with an outside leg kick.
Sullivan moves forwards but Lirios connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Lirios moves into the clinch successfully.

Lirios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lirios.
Sullivan misses with a combination

and Lirios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sullivan won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard.

Lirios has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
John Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lirios lands with a nice body punch.
Lirios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lirios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan misses with a left hand

and Lirios counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lirios gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sullivan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand

and Lirios counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sullivan's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Lirios postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lirios gets to his feet - Sullivan follows without any prompting.
Sullivan misses with a hook

and Lirios counters with a single leg into guard. Sullivan didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lirios won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.

Lirios decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That kick from Lirios tenderised Sullivan's leg. Sullivan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Lirios counters with a thumping low kick.
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Lirios counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lirios throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lirios lands a nice looking body kick.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Lirios counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Lirios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dino Lirios's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lirios thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sullivan if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sullivan!
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick
and Lirios counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sullivan throws a right hand that misses

and Lirios counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Lirios escapes and gets back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lirios.
Sullivan closes the distance but Lirios moves to the side
and Lirios counters with a body kick that stops Sullivan in his tracks momentarily.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lirios decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sullivan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lirios gets to his feet - Sullivan follows without any prompting.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lirios. That's going to slow Sullivan down.
Sullivan misses the body punch
enabling Lirios to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lirios.
Lirios fakes the leg kick and cracks Sullivan in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Lirios.
Lirios jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lirios scores with a leg kick.
Sullivan misses with a hook

and Lirios counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lirios gets to his feet. Sullivan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sullivan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lirios.

Lirios looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sullivan!

Lirios stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sullivan takes one on the button.
John Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lirios counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lirios, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lirios. That's going to slow Sullivan down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lirios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lirios scores with a nice head shot.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lirios counters with a takedown into side control.

Lirios has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Lirios makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sullivan really felt that one!
Lirios scores with a kick to the body.
Lirios throws a nice head kick!
Sullivan lands a slapping body shot.
Sullivan misses with a left hand
and Lirios counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sullivan's knee momentarily.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the body

and Lirios counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Lirios escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lirios makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a combination

and Lirios counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Lirios decides to stand and escape the position.
A good leg kick by Lirios.
Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lirios counters with a body kick that stops Sullivan in his tracks momentarily.
Sullivan misses with a jab to the body

and Lirios counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lirios is looking to stand up but Sullivan won't let him.
Sullivan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lirios decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sullivan, up you get!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan. Lirios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lirios counters with a shoot takedown. Sullivan fights it but they end up in guard.
Sullivan is trying to keep Lirios in close.

Lirios got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lirios has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
John Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Lirios controlling him for the moment.
Dino Lirios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lirios gets to his feet. Sullivan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Lirios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lirios 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Lirios!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alster Ovareem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mad Maynard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alster Ovareem's chin.

Ovareem
vs
Maynard

225 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

191 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alster Ovareem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovareem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ovareem with a jab.
Ovareem throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard.
Ovareem throws an off balance right hand
and Ovareem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Maynard tenderised Ovareem's leg. Ovareem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ovareem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maynard throws a head kick but Ovareem moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ovareem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ovareem misses with a looping right.
A big right from Ovareem misses.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Ovareem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Maynard lands a big head kick that sends Ovareem tumbling to the mat! Maynard takes a step backwards and waves Ovareem back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ovareem is rocked!

It looks like Alster Ovareem has been cut.
Maynard throws a head kick but Ovareem moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maynard!
Ovareem is breathing heavily.
Maynard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Maynard throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ovareem is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mad Maynard!

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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 Ronaldo De Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Laaksonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

De Sousa
vs
Laaksonen

190 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
288 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo De Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Laaksonen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Sousa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laaksonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Laaksonen misses with a left hand
and De Sousa counters with a right hand to the body.
De Sousa misses with a takedown
and Laaksonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Sousa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Sousa. Laaksonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Sousa swings for the body but Laaksonen moves out of range.
De Sousa is looking to chop away at Laaksonen's legs.
Laaksonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Sousa.
Laaksonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Sousa on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sousa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laaksonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laaksonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Sousa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laaksonen throws a right hand that misses

and De Sousa counters with a takedown into side control.
De Sousa tries to advance to mount but can't.

De Sousa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laaksonen, who protects the arm well.

De Sousa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sousa working away.
Laaksonen manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Sousa's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laaksonen is pressing down on De Sousa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Sousa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laaksonen's guard.

Laaksonen is defending against the submission attempts here by De Sousa.
Laaksonen works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sousa throws and elbow that misses. Laaksonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Sousa's guard. Nice move by Laaksonen!
Laaksonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Sousa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laaksonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Laaksonen throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laaksonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laaksonen landing some decent shots from guard.

De Sousa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laaksonen escapes and throws De Sousa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
De Sousa is breathing heavily.
De Sousa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laaksonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laaksonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antti Laaksonen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Laaksonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Sousa.
Laaksonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laaksonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Sousa circles away quickly and effectively.
Laaksonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Sousa throws a leg kick
and Laaksonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laaksonen wants to clinch.
Laaksonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laaksonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laaksonen scores with a nice head shot.

Laaksonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Laaksonen goes for an armbar but De Sousa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from De Sousa.
De Sousa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Laaksonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Sousa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Laaksonen is tightening it up a little... De Sousa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! De Sousa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! De Sousa taps out! nice BJJ there by Laaksonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antti Laaksonen!

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FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guus Meeuwis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alverez comes to the cage accompanied by ALL DAY. Guus Meeuwis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alverez
vs
Meeuwis

172 cm
26
164 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

167 cm
23
155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

FULL METAL GEAR
FULL METAL GEAR

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Alverez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guus Meeuwis !
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meeuwis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Meeuwis in particular looking to stall.
Meeuwis wants to control but Alverez is keeping him busy.
Meeuwis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alverez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Meeuwis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alverez keeps working.
Alverez is trying to maintain the position but Meeuwis is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Meeuwis stops Alverez from getting back to his feet.
Alverez wants to control but Meeuwis is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meeuwis fails with the takedown
and Alverez counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeuwis with a poor takedown
and Alverez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meeuwis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alverez counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Alverez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guus Meeuwis .
Alverez throws a lazy right hand but Meeuwis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meeuwis misses with a straight right.
Alverez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alverez swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Meeuwis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Meeuwis .
Meeuwis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alverez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alverez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Meeuwis advances to half guard.
Meeuwis works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeuwis tries to control but Alverez wriggling away.
Alverez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Meeuwis controlling his opponent.
Meeuwis tries to control but Alverez wriggling away.
Alverez tries to reverse the position but Meeuwis maintains control.
Meeuwis wants to control the pace but Alverez is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeuwis prevents Alverez from getting the reversal.
Alverez tries to lock up and control but Meeuwis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Meeuwis trying to control but Alverez is having none of it.
Alverez tries to hold on but Meeuwis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meeuwis content just to control the position here.
Meeuwis fails to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Meeuwis trying to control but Alverez is having none of it.

Meeuwis goes for an armbar but Alverez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alverez.
Alverez trying to control but Meeuwis is working from the bottom.

Mike Alverez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Meeuwis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guus Meeuwis dominated that round.
That's time! Alverez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Meeuwis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alverez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Alverez misses its intended target.
Meeuwis tries for a takedown but Alverez circles away easily
and Alverez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meeuwis shoots and misses
and Alverez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Alverez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guus Meeuwis .
Meeuwis defending well as Alverez loads up on a big left hand.
Meeuwis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Alverez counters with a single leg into guard. Meeuwis didn't expect that.
Alverez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meeuwis wants to sweep here but Alverez controlling him for the moment.

Meeuwis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alverez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alverez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meeuwis is breathing heavily.
Alverez stays in close to Meeuwis 's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Alverez.
Meeuwis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alverez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alverez lands a couple of digs.

Meeuwis working for submissions but it's allowed Alverez to get to half guard.
Meeuwis is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alverez is taking a breather. Meeuwis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guus Meeuwis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alverez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Meeuwis for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez'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.
Meeuwis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alverez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Alverez just wasn't active enough.
Alverez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alverez misses with a body shot.
Meeuwis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alverez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alverez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alverez missing with a left hand there. Meeuwis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alverez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alverez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meeuwis 's head.
Meeuwis tries for a takedown but Alverez circles away easily
and Alverez counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Alverez.
Alverez misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Meeuwis counters with a shoot takedown. Alverez fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alverez is on top in guard.
Alverez stopping the sweep attempt from Meeuwis .

Alverez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alverez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meeuwis shoots and misses
and Alverez counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alverez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeuwis manages to avoid it.
Mike Alverez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeuwis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alverez counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alverez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Alverez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alverez showed some decent athleticism there.
Meeuwis wants to sweep but Alverez has passed to side control!
Meeuwis being controlled for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Alverez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Alverez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meeuwis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alverez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meeuwis misses with a takedown
and Alverez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meeuwis thinking.
Alverez scores with a jab. Meeuwis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alverez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meeuwis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meeuwis with a poor takedown
and Alverez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meeuwis tries for a takedown but Alverez circles away easily
and Alverez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Alverez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guus Meeuwis .
Meeuwis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alverez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeuwis moves away.
Meeuwis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeuwis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alverez.
Alverez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeuwis manages to avoid it.
Alverez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meeuwis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alverez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alverez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alverez looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeuwis is just out of range.
Alverez lands a body shot.
Meeuwis with a poor takedown
and Alverez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alverez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alverez tries to bum rush Meeuwis with a series of wild strikes but Meeuwis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meeuwis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alverez counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Alverez.
Meeuwis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez throws a body punch but Meeuwis moves out of range.
Meeuwis misses with a takedown
and Alverez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alverez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alverez scores with the left hand. Meeuwis knows he should have avoided that one.
Meeuwis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alverez counters with a stiff right hand.
Meeuwis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alverez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alverez tests Meeuwis 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meeuwis moves forwards but Alverez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meeuwis misses with a takedown attempt
and Alverez counters with a left to the body.
Meeuwis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeuwis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alverez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alverez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meeuwis . Meeuwis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alverez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meeuwis with a poor takedown
and Alverez counters with a nice uppercut.
Meeuwis avoids the body shot from Alverez.
Alverez lands a really nice looking cross but Meeuwis seems unphased.

Alverez feints and as Meeuwis raises his hands in defense, Alverez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meeuwis is looking to sweep but instead, Alverez has passed into half guard.
Meeuwis is looking for a sweep. Alverez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alverez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alverez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alverez passes to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeuwis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alverez off and has taken his back!
Alverez turns into Meeuwis and is now in his guard.

Meeuwis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alverez escapes and throws Meeuwis 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Meeuwis is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alverez working the body and head with strikes.
Alverez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Alverez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alverez 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Alverez!