HBP 58 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brus Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Figari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Black Dog. Paulo Figari struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Li
vs
Figari

165 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brus Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Figari!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figari looks for a takedown but Li sprawls well.
Figari throws a leg kick
and Li counters with a head kick. That will keep Figari thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Li lands a leg kick that knocks Figari off balance momentarily.
Figari misses with a right hand
and Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles Figari's knee momentarily.
Figari tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Li throws a leg kick which misses Figari's front leg but catches the back leg as Figari tries to avoid it.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Figari.
Brus Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Figari.
Figari looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by Li. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Li.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Figari shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Li napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
Li manages to work his way to half guard, despite Figari's best efforts.
Li is controlling Figari's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Li regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figari being controlled here momentarily.
Figari won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Figari being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Li scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Figari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Li lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Li throws a head kick but Figari moves out of range.
Figari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figari avoids the body shot from Li.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Li has Figari up against the cage in a clinch.
Figari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Li jumps guard and drags Figari to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Figari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Paulo Figari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Figari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Figari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Figari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figari is breathing heavily.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figari slips a jab from Li.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Figari's sensitive parts.
Figari takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Figari is rocked!
Figari is holding his hands too far apart here. Li throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Figari is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brus Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruka Noga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SIC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sabu
vs
Noga

225 cm
22
269 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Sabu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruka Noga!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sabu closes the distance and clinches.
Sabu tries to land knees in the clinch but Noga avoids the damage to the body.
Sabu takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Corey Sabu has been cut.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noga avoids it.
Sabu tries a knee to the head but Noga blocks it.
Noga missing with knees to the body.
Sabu with a knee to the head.
Sabu avoids the elbow strike from Noga, against the cage.
Sabu lands an elbow that stopped Noga in his tracks for a moment.
Sabu managing to block the knees to the body from Noga.
Sabu takes an elbow to the temple.
Sabu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Noga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Noga takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Noga looks gassed!
Noga avoiding damage as Sabu throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Sabu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noga's defenses.
Sabu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noga.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noga avoids it.
Sabu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Ruka Noga has been cut.
Noga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sabu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noga avoiding damage as Sabu throws knees to the body.
Sabu connects with a knee to the head.
Sabu lands a knee to the body.
Sabu lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noga's defenses.
Noga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noga takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabu tries to land knees in the clinch but Noga avoids the damage to the body.
Noga tries to break the clinch but Sabu is controlling the position.
Noga takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabu scores with a knee to the head.
Noga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Noga's face.
Sabu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sabu lands a damaging elbow.
Sabu missing with knees to the body.
Noga managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Sabu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Noga's face.
Sabu lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noga's defenses.
Sabu lands a knee to the head.
Sabu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noga.
Sabu lands a knee to the body.
Sabu lands an elbow just above Noga 's eye.
Sabu lands an elbow inside.
Sabu missing with knees to the body.
Sabu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sabu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sabu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabu lands an elbow that stopped Noga in his tracks for a moment.
Sabu lands an elbow inside that Noga shrugs off.
Sabu working Noga over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabu scores with a shoulder strike.
Noga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noga takes an elbow to the temple.
Sabu landing knees to the head.
Sabu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sabu lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabu missing with knees to the body.
Sabu lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Sabu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Sabu instigates a clinch.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noga avoids it.
Sabu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noga.
Sabu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noga can do to turn this around?
Sabu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noga trying to land knees to the body.
Sabu lands an elbow just above Noga 's eye.
Sabu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noga avoids it.
Sabu managing to block the knees to the body from Noga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noga is trying to break free.
Noga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noga tries to break free but Sabu pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Sabu.
Noga managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noga avoids it.
Sabu connects with a knee to the head.
Sabu missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from Sabu.
Noga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noga avoids a wild elbow strike from Sabu.
Noga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sabu tries to land knees in the clinch but Noga avoids the damage to the body.
Sabu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sabu blocks an elbow strike from Noga.
Sabu trying to land knees to the body.
Sabu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Noga avoiding damage as Sabu throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noga avoiding damage as Sabu throws knees to the body.
Sabu misses with a knee strike.
Noga landing knees to the head.
Sabu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Noga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Noga is trying to break the clinch but Sabu is controlling him.
Noga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabu.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sabu obliges.
Sabu avoiding damage as Noga throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga is trying to stall.
Noga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sabu scores with a knee to the head.
Sabu lands a damaging elbow.
Noga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noga is looking to break free of the clinch but Sabu has double underhooks.
Sabu tries to land knees in the clinch but Noga avoids the damage to the body.
Sabu misses with an elbow strike.
Sabu takes an elbow to the temple.
Noga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sabu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabu lands a good knee to the midsection. Noga won't want to take too many of those.
Noga has had enough of the clinch but Sabu keeps him there for the moment.
Sabu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Corey Sabu's cut is getting worse.
Noga avoiding damage as Sabu throws knees to the body.
Sabu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noga is defending well for now.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the head but Noga blocks with his arms.
Noga managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Noga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sabu throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Sabu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sabu drives through and clinches with Noga against the cage.
Sabu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sabu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noga is defending well for now.
Sabu tries to land knees in the clinch but Noga avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sabu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sabu lands an elbow inside that Noga shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabu tries to land knees in the clinch but Noga avoids the damage to the body.
Noga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sabu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabu lands a damaging elbow.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noga avoids it.
Noga avoids a wild elbow strike from Sabu.
Sabu lands an elbow just above Noga 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabu's brow.
Sabu crunches a lovely knee into Noga's ribcage.
Noga lands a nice knee to the body.
Noga lands an elbow just above Sabu 's eye.
Sabu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noga's defenses.
Sabu pushes off an throws an elbow but Noga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noga trying to land knees to the body.
Corey Sabu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sabu tries to land knees in the clinch but Noga avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sabu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noga wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noga.
Noga tries to score a body lock takedown but Sabu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sabu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noga is defending well for now.
Noga managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Knees to the body from Sabu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabu takes an elbow to the temple.
Noga avoids the elbow strike from Sabu, against the cage.
Noga managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.
Noga managing to block the knees to the body from Sabu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Sabu.
Noga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sabu tries to land a knee to the head but Noga blocks with his arms.
Sabu trying to land knees to the body.
Sabu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruka Noga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noga.
Noga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sabu avoids the elbow strike from Noga, against the cage.
Noga lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabu blocks an elbow strike from Noga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sabu landing knees to the head.
Sabu tries to land knees in the clinch but Noga avoids the damage to the body.
Noga trying to land knees to the body.
Noga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabu.
Sabu lands a knee to the head.
Noga avoids a wild elbow strike from Sabu.
Noga throws an elbow but it misses.
Sabu dodges an elbow strike from Noga.
Sabu looking to throw knees to the head but Noga is blocking nicely.
Noga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Corey Sabu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Sabu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sabu 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Sabu!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Yam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiruzen Sarutobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Yam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Yam
vs
Sarutobi

190 cm
25
209 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

184 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Yam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hiruzen Sarutobi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarutobi.
Sarutobi looks to land a combination. Yam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yam lands with a nice body punch.
Sarutobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yam.
Yam missing with a left hand there. Sarutobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Yam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yam.
Yam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarutobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Yam.
Yam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sarutobi moves into range and clinches up with Yam.

Sarutobi manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Yam does it's job there.
Yam falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sarutobi counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sarutobi scores with a nice short uppercut.

Sarutobi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Yam gets to his feet - Sarutobi follows without any prompting.
Yam throws a right hand that misses
and Sarutobi counters with a stiff right hand.

Sarutobi gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yam wants to break free but Sarutobi has control.
Yam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yam takes a shot to the head.
Sarutobi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yam.
Sarutobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yam is breathing heavily.
Sarutobi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sarutobi - that landed with a thud.
Sarutobi lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Yam's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Sarutobi jumps into guard, dragging Yam to the mat.
Sarutobi managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Donnie Yam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Sarutobi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yam prevents Sarutobi from moving into mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sarutobi prevents Yam from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yam trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarutobi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yam's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sarutobi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hiruzen Sarutobi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Sarutobi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sarutobi is staying tight to Yam's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sarutobi is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yam is looking to get back to his feet here but Sarutobi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Yam's back.
Yam is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiruzen Sarutobi dominated that round.
That's time! Yam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yam misses the jab.
Sarutobi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yam paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sarutobi rushes Yam and presses him up against the cage.

Sarutobi jumps guard.
Sarutobi has a closed guard, preventing Yam from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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, due to lack of activity on the part of Donnie Yam.
Yam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yam lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarutobi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarutobi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Donnie Yam has been cut.
Sarutobi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yam momentarily.
Sarutobi avoids a kick to the body.
Sarutobi throws a head kick but Yam moves out of range.
Yam throws a right hand that misses
and Sarutobi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sarutobi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yam is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarutobi has double underhooks.
Sarutobi leaning against his opponent.
Sarutobi keeps control of Yam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yam is trying to break free.
Sarutobi prevents Yam from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarutobi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarutobi stalling the fight.
Sarutobi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sarutobi is breathing heavily.
Sarutobi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yam.
Yam working hard to break the clinch.
Yam is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarutobi has double underhooks.
Sarutobi landing knees to the head.
Sarutobi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yam has had enough of the clinch but Sarutobi keeps him there for the moment.
Sarutobi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yam smiles and moves away.
Yam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarutobi's head backwards.
Yam throws a body punch but Sarutobi moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yam is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarutobi has double underhooks.
Yam being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sarutobi.
Yam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sarutobi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sarutobi.
Sarutobi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Sarutobi breaks from the clinch.

Sarutobi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yam sprawls well initially but Sarutobi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sarutobi in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yam tries to kick Sarutobi off but Sarutobi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hiruzen Sarutobi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yam on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Sarutobi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yam, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sarutobi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yam regains guard.
Yam is looking to stand up but Sarutobi isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiruzen Sarutobi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Yam's cut.
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!

Yam scores with a shot to the body.

Sarutobi clinches up with Yam and pushes him back against the cage.
Sarutobi stalls.
Sarutobi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yam smiles and moves away.
Yam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Sarutobi counters by moving into the clinch.
Yam is trying to break free.

Sarutobi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sarutobi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarutobi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sarutobi tries to clinch up but Yam circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiruzen Sarutobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarutobi tries to clinch but Yam moves out of range.
Sarutobi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sarutobi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yam scores with a hook.
Yam lands a jab.
Yam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yam keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarutobi is looking to clinch.
Yam lands a body shot.
Yam scores with a head kick.
Sarutobi scores with the left hand. Yam knows he should have avoided that one.

Sarutobi pushes Yam up against the cage in a clinch.
Sarutobi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yam up against the cage.
Yam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sarutobi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yam backwards.

Sarutobi manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarutobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Yam misses its intended target.
Yam lands with a nice combination. Sarutobi backs away looking to recover.

Yam gets tackled into the cage by Sarutobi. Sarutobi maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yam is trying to push Sarutobi away but Sarutobi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yam is trying to break free.

Sarutobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Sarutobi is predictable there
enabling Yam to counter with a crisp jab.
Yam throws a right hand that misses

and Sarutobi counters with a shoot takedown. Yam fights it but they end up in guard.

Yam pushes Sarutobi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sarutobi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sarutobi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yam scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yam thows a body shot but no joy.
Donnie Yam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarutobi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Yam.

Sarutobi gets a takedown into half guard.
Sarutobi trying to pass the guard but Yam defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yam is trying to stand.
Sarutobi stalling.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yam lands with an uppercut that bounces Sarutobi off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarutobi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donnie Yam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Yam misses

and Sarutobi counters with a takedown into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiruzen Sarutobi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karl Saxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvi Fantl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saxon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein-kokain. Fantl has chosen Westside Connection - Bow Down as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Saxon
vs
Fantl

178 cm
26
167 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Saxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zvi Fantl!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantl missing with a left hand there. Saxon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantl with a poor takedown
and Fantl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saxon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saxon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karl Saxon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zvi Fantl.
A head kick misses from Saxon.
Saxon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fantl counters with a right hand to the body.
Karl Saxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saxon throws a leg kick but Fantl moved away.
Saxon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantl takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saxon misses with a wild combination.
Fantl with a poor takedown
and Saxon counters with a nice uppercut.

Saxon lands a left and a right that send Fantl crashing to the mat, dazed. Saxon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Fantl is rocked!
Saxon lands a nice hook to Fantl's body. Fantl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantl is still on wobbly legs! Can Saxon finish him?
Fantl looks gassed!
Fantl throws a right hand that misses
and Saxon scores with a counter punch that sends Fantl to the canvas! Saxon smells blood - he's punishing Fantl with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fantl has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Saxon!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marley Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabu comes to the cage accompanied by pure hatred. Hunter has chosen Dance Monkey -Sage Francis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Matt Hunter enters the cage!

Sabu
vs
Hunter

166 cm
21
133 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

171 cm
27
140 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marley Sabu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabu misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Sabu misses
and Hunter counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabu misses with a low kick as Hunter jumps back.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Sabu misses

and Hunter moves into the clinch.
Sabu stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.

Hunter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hunter controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Hunter wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Sabu circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Sabu down.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Sabu misses with a leg kick

and Hunter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sabu!
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount.
Sabu taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hunter.
Sabu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working the ground and pound effectively.
Hunter content just to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunter scoring with strikes but Sabu is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sabu regains half guard.
Hunter is looking to pass Sabu's guard but actually Sabu recovers to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabu striking off his back but it's not causing Hunter any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hunter scores a takedown into full mount!
Sabu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hunter blocks Sabu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hunter trying to control but Sabu is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hunter controlling from mount.
Sabu tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunter is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hunter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sabu is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Hunter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sabu gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Hunter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sabu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sabu wants to pass the guard but Hunter is defending well.
Sabu moves nicely into side control.
Hunter parries the strikes from Sabu easily there. Sabu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hunter to escape.
Sabu tries to advance to mount but Hunter denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sabu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley Sabu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sabu.
Sabu throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.

Hunter rushes Sabu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter is pressed up against the cage. Sabu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunter down to the mat. Hunter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sabu throws the kick towards the body but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabu tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabu throws a left and a right that both miss

so Hunter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sabu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sabu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sabu throws a body kick that misses.
Marley Sabu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sabu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sabu duly obliges.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sabu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marley Sabu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabu misses with a head kick.
Sabu throws a lazy head kick

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunter's best efforts.
Hunter prevents Sabu from improving his position.
Sabu gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sabu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabu keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Matt Hunter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Sabu.
Marley Sabu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabu throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hunter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

St Pierre
vs
Taylor

178 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

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

It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taylor lands a body shot.

Taylor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Pierre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

St Pierre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taylor stacks St Pierre on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taylor!
St Pierre is trying to work for a sweep but Taylor has mounted him!
Taylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taylor prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Taylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor unloads with some shots from mount but St Pierre bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taylor throws some wild stikes that St Pierre manages to avoid easily.
Taylor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taylor prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.

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.
Taylor controlling from the full mount.
Taylor looking to finish St Pierre with some ground and pound. This is bad for St Pierre!
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taylor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controlling from the full mount.

Taylor working for a guillotine from mount but St Pierre is in no mood to give up.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
St Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Taylor trying to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taylor.
St Pierre fails with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taylor clobbers St Pierre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
St Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
St Pierre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Taylor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends St Pierre sprawling to the canvas! St Pierre rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Taylor finish him?!

St Pierre is rocked!
Taylor drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks St Pierre right on the button. St Pierre goes down! Taylor follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Taylor gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Taylor!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Mollestad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Ceniza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Mollestad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mollestad
vs
Ceniza

166 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Mollestad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Ceniza!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollestad throws a head kick but Ceniza moves out of range.
Mollestad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ceniza throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mollestad moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ceniza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mollestad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mollestad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mollestad wants to stall.
Mollestad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ceniza blocks it with crossed arms.
Ceniza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mollestad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mollestad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mollestad prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos Mollestad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Ceniza.
Ceniza takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Francis Ceniza has been cut.
Mollestad misses with a short punch on the inside.

Ceniza jumps guard and drags Mollestad to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ceniza is looking to stand up but Mollestad isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceniza is wriggling around but Mollestad manages to pass to half guard.
Mollestad trying to control the pace.
Mollestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcos Mollestad wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mollestad wants to clinch up but Ceniza keeps it at a distance.
Mollestad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ceniza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mollestad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mollestad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mollestad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mollestad is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mollestad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mollestad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mollestad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollestad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mollestad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mollestad misses with a knee strike.
Mollestad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mollestad lands an uppercut.
Ceniza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mollestad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollestad effectively controlling the action here.
Ceniza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mollestad misses with a punch on the inside.
Ceniza can't get the takedown.
Mollestad effectively controlling the action here.
Ceniza blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollestad lands an elbow that stopped Ceniza in his tracks for a moment.
Ceniza tries to score a body lock takedown but Mollestad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mollestad is struggling to control the position.
Mollestad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mollestad taking a breather.
Mollestad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mollestad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ceniza's defenses.
Mollestad tries to land a knee to the head but Ceniza blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mollestad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mollestad effectively controlling the action here.
Mollestad looking to throw knees to the head but Ceniza is blocking nicely.
Mollestad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mollestad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ceniza tries to score a body lock takedown but Mollestad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ceniza looks gassed!
Ceniza blocks an elbow strike from Mollestad.
Mollestad with a knee to the head.

Ceniza is rocked!
Mollestad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ceniza is still on wobbly legs! Can Mollestad finish him?
Mollestad stops a takedown attempt from Ceniza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Mollestad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Ceniza's cut.
That's time! Mollestad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mollestad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ceniza.
Mollestad moves in looking to clinch but Ceniza pushes him off.

Mollestad closes the distance and pushes Ceniza back into the cage.
Ceniza seems to have recovered his senses.
Mollestad lands a damaging elbow.
Mollestad jerks Ceniza's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Ceniza drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Mollestad goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Mollestad because Ceniza was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Marcos Mollestad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amalric Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzgerald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sinergy - Spit on your grave. Amalric Fitzgerald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morrison
vs
Fitzgerald

165 cm
28
142 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

163 cm
24
148 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amalric Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.

Fitzgerald drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitzgerald landing with the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison striking off his back but it's not causing Fitzgerald any problems.
Morrison throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fitzgerald stands and throws Morrison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fitzgerald moves into full mount!
Morrison is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fitzgerald has taken his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrison is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fitzgerald gets his way!
Fitzgerald trying to control.
Morrison breaks Fitzgerald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Fitzgerald is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald seems keen to control Morrison's posture.

Fitzgerald has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzgerald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Fitzgerald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fitzgerald has Morrison in his guard.

Fitzgerald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Fitzgerald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.

Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Fitzgerald defends easily.
Fitzgerald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fitzgerald pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fitzgerald lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitzgerald seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Morrison is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amalric Fitzgerald!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crispin Mathias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crispin Mathias could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Mac's chin.

Mathias
vs
Mac

188 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crispin Mathias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Mac!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mathias counters with a one-two to the body.
Mathias closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mac out cold! Mac corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crispin Mathias!