Fightworld PTG23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PIotrek Piter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Judas Priest -Painkiller. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

James
vs
Piter

189 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

196 cm
22
245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, PIotrek Piter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch but Piter moves out of range.

James gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
Piter has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Piter's temple.
Piter wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James drops an elbow to the side of Piter's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Piter is rocked!
James works his way into full mount!
Piter is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
James is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Piter goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Johnson
vs
Kandinsky

183 cm
23
224 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
222 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rez Kandinsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kandinsky misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Kandinsky misses.
Kandinsky misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kandinsky throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Kandinsky cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kandinsky sprawls well. Kandinsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kandinsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kandinsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Kandinsky counters with a straight right hand.
Kandinsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kandinsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kandinsky's guard now.
Johnson cracks Kandinsky with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kandinsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kandinsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kandinsky keeps moving.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kandinsky has wrist control.
Kandinsky keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kandinsky's guard.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kandinsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kandinsky defending well though.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson wants to control but Kandinsky is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Kandinsky's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson looks to land a left hand but Kandinsky moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Kandinsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kandinsky throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kandinsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Kandinsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson with a jab.
Rez Kandinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kandinsky can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Kandinsky.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kandinsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kandinsky throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kandinsky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kandinsky. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kandinsky is just out of range.
Kandinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kandinsky is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kandinsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Kandinsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kandinsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kandinsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Kandinsky counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Kandinsky dodges the punch combination from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Kandinsky counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Kandinsky to acknowledge the strikes.

Kandinsky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kandinsky keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kandinsky swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kandinsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kandinsky sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kandinsky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Kandinsky's guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kandinsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson stands and throws Kandinsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kandinsky is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kandinsky for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kandinsky to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Kandinsky with a big right hand but Kandinsky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Kandinsky here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kandinsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kandinsky avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Johnson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kandinsky will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kandinsky keeps working.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Kandinsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rez Kandinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Kandinsky takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson staying calm.
Kandinsky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Kandinsky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kandinsky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson controlling from mount.

Johnson working for a submission but Kandinsky is keeping him at bay.

Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Pope had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pope
vs
Jackson

198 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampage Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Pope's guard.
Jackson won't allow Pope to get back to his feet.

Pope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pope throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pope is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson prevents Pope from getting back to his feet.
Pope manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Pope won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pope wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Pope gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pope is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pope. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Pope's brow.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Pope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson stands up over Pope, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson stands up over Pope, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pope's head.
Jackson works over Pope with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson is working Pope over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Pope will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pope has wrist control.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pope trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Pope with a solid left hand.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Pope is on queer street and Jackson is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

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

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 Simen Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spark Boro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nielsen
vs
Boro

188 cm
23
189 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simen Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spark Boro!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen throws a right hand that Boro ducks under and follows up with a left that Boro also avoids with ease.
Nielsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nielsen wants to clinch up but Boro keeps it at a distance.
Boro scores with the left hand. Nielsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nielsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simen Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen moves to clinch but Boro breaks away

and Boro counters with a nice right hand that sends Nielsen toppling to the canvas! Nielsen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boro finish him?!

Nielsen is rocked!

It looks like Simen Nielsen has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Nielsen.
Nielsen moves to clinch but Boro breaks away

and Boro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nielsen! Boro lets Nielsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Nielsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen avoids the head kick by Boro.
Nielsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Nielsen swinging wildly here.
Boro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nielsen tries to clinch but Boro moves away
and Boro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boro throws a right and a left that Nielsen avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Boro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boro counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spark Boro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Knock YouOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter has chosen RENEGADE MASTER as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

YouOut
vs
Fighter

175 cm
27
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knock YouOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YouOut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fighter counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from YouOut misses
and Fighter counters with an outside leg kick.
YouOut throws a predictable looking body shot

and Fighter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for YouOut!
Fighter raining down shots from the mount!
YouOut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fighter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as YouOut is looking to escape.
YouOut has given up his back. Will we see Fighter going for some submissions?
Well, with Fighter on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before YouOut is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fighter looking for the RNC.
Fighter is looking to control YouOut but YouOut is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Fighter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fighter keeps control of the position easily here as YouOut tries to buck him off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
YouOut rolls, trying to escape but Fighter keeps control of the position.

Fighter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. YouOut is defending well though. Fighter let's go of the attempt for now.

Fighter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but YouOut has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy YouOut right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fighter tightening his grip on YouOut, looking for the choke.
YouOut tries to roll but Fighter sticks to his back.
Fighter has good solid back control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
YouOut is trying to break free.
YouOut is working hard here to advance position.
Fighter trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
YouOut wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fighter controlling the positon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
YouOut tries to roll but Fighter sticks to his back.
YouOut is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fighter.
Fighter is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Fighter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but YouOut has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter tightening his grip on YouOut, looking for the choke.
Fighter controls the action.

Fighter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
YouOut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fighter on the ground.
Fighter is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften YouOut up.

Fighter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, YouOut has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

YouOut preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fighter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fighter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to control but YouOut is keeping busy.
Fighter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control YouOut kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fighter has good solid back control here.
YouOut is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fighter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fighter really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for YouOut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
YouOut can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

YouOut throws a sloppy body shot

and Fighter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in YouOut's guard.
Fighter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
YouOut keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Fighter slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. YouOut manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fighter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but YouOut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
YouOut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fighter's guard.
Fighter managing to control the position.
Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steve Fighter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
YouOut throws a combination that misses

and Fighter counters with a nice double leg into side control. YouOut won't be happy with that.
Fighter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fighter trying to control the action but YouOut is working from the bottom.
Fighter happy to just control the position for now.
Fighter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused YouOut some visible discomfort.

Fighter tries for a kimura but YouOut is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
YouOut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fighter controls the position.

Fighter is working to tighten is grip on YouOut's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. YouOut has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fighter is really squeezing tight and eventually YouOut passes out! Fighter breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Fighter!

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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 Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen The Rocketeer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vera
vs
Henderson

177 cm
21
199 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

183 cm
20
182 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blake Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vera.
Blake Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Vera looking to score a takedown here. Henderson is defending well but Vera drives through and ends up in Henderson's guard.
Vera throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Vera content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson is controlling Vera's posture.
Vera throws a big right hand that misses.
Vera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vera shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera is breathing heavily.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Henderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vera shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efrain Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Henderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Henderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vera at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson tests Vera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.

It looks like Efrain Vera has been cut.
Henderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vera circles away quickly and effectively.
Vera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Vera's front leg but catches the back leg as Vera tries to avoid it.
Henderson tests Vera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vera doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vera is out of range.
Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vera's head backwards.

Vera is rocked!
Henderson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vera to the canvas! Vera doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Henderson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Henderson!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven de Pina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etienne Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learmont has chosen Pink Floyd - Darkside Of The Moon as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Steven de Pina has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steven de Pina seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

de Pina
vs
Learmont

175 cm
26
152 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

171 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven de Pina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Etienne Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Learmont throws a head kick but de Pina moves out of range.
Learmont throws a sloppy head kick and de Pina moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by de Pina there.

It looks like Etienne Learmont has been cut.

Learmont gets tackled into the cage by de Pina. de Pina maintains the clinch.
Learmont missing with knees to the body.
Learmont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Learmont landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
de Pina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
de Pina wants to break free but Learmont has control.
Learmont trying to stall but de Pina improves his position.
de Pina trying to land knees to the body.
Learmont with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Learmont looking to throw knees to the head but de Pina is blocking nicely.
Learmont has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Learmont taking a breather.
Come on de Pina - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from de Pina.
Learmont throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
de Pina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Learmont backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
de Pina managing to block the knees to the body from Learmont.
de Pina slowing the pace effectively.

de Pina gets a trip takedown into half guard.

de Pina gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Learmont throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so de Pina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Learmont looks gassed!

de Pina stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A lazy body kick from Learmont

so de Pina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Learmont is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

de Pina stands and steps away. Learmont gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Learmont is still on wobbly legs! Can de Pina finish him?

de Pina has Learmont up against the cage in a clinch.
de Pina blocks a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont seems to have recovered his senses.

de Pina has Learmont pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. de Pina pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Learmont tumbling to the mat - de Pina dives into Learmont's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

de Pina stands up from Learmont's guard - de Pina perhaps looking for a knockout.
Learmont pivots, looking for a leg kick but de Pina is out of range and Learmont settles back down.
That kick from Learmont tenderised de Pina's leg. de Pina is trying to keep his angry face on.
Learmont throws a low kick but de Pina avoids it.
Crunch! Learmont slams his shin into de Pina's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and de Pina counters by moving into the clinch.
Learmont gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from de Pina.
Learmont tries to land knees in the clinch but de Pina avoids the damage to the body.
de Pina tries for a takedown but Learmont manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Learmont.
Learmont tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Learmont tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Learmont is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and de Pina has denied him.
Learmont is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Learmont throws a knee to the head but misses.
Learmont with a knee to the head.
Learmont wants to stall.

de Pina ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. de Pina no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Learmont wants to stand and escape but instead de Pina has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

de Pina stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice inside leg kick there by Learmont. That's going to slow de Pina down.
Learmont fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt de Pina.

de Pina manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Learmont on his heels. He'll look to pass Learmont's guard now, I'm sure.
de Pina prevents Learmont from getting back to his feet.
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.

Steven de Pina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Etienne Learmont's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Learmont throws a lazy head kick

and de Pina moves into the clinch.
Learmont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Learmont wants to stall.
de Pina tries to break free but Learmont pushes him back against the cage.

de Pina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Learmont throws a sloppy head kick and de Pina moves out of range easily.
Learmont throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and de Pina counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Learmont wants to get back to his feet but de Pina is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

de Pina gets to his feet. Learmont looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Learmont misses with a leg kick

and de Pina moves into the clinch.
Learmont is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont wants to stall.
Learmont tries to land knees in the clinch but de Pina avoids the damage to the body.
de Pina will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Learmont up against the cage.
de Pina seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
de Pina changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Learmont fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Learmont throws a half hearted mid kick.
de Pina tries to clinch but Learmont is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Learmont.
Learmont lands a leg kick that knocks de Pina off balance momentarily.

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.
Learmont throws a low kick but de Pina avoids it.
de Pina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Learmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Learmont tries to keep at a distance but de Pina has taken the fight into the clinch.
Learmont wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for de Pina.
Learmont wants to break the clinch but can't.
de Pina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
de Pina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Learmont wants to break the clinch but can't.
de Pina lands a nice uppercut.

de Pina breaks the clinch.
Learmont shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and de Pina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont misses with a combination
and de Pina counters with a huge left! Learmont is in big trouble! He's backing up but de Pina isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Learmont from any more damage. A dominating finish by de Pina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven de Pina!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiki Hauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigi Ceausu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hauss's entrance music is Country Boy Can Survive. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Tiki Hauss has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tiki Hauss seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hauss
vs
Ceausu

175 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
163 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiki Hauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigi Ceausu!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceausu slips a straight right by Hauss.

Hauss gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ceausu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ceausu stops Hauss from standing up.
Ceausu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ceausu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hauss dives on top into guard.
Ceausu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hauss works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ceausu wants to control but Hauss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hauss winds up and cracks Ceausu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hauss blocks the strikes from Ceausu.
Ceausu keeping hold of Hauss's head, controlling as best he can.
Ceausu moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hauss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ceausu dives on top into guard.
Ceausu wants to pass the guard but Hauss is keeping the position.
Ceausu stops Hauss from standing up.
Ceausu looking to sit in guard and control but Hauss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ceausu 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hauss is looking to work some ground and pound but Ceausu has wrist control.
Ceausu is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hauss wants to get up but he can't break Ceausu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ceausu is looking for a triangle but Hauss pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ceausu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ceausu, not yet.
Hauss tries to stand but Ceausu is controlling from the bottom.

Hauss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hauss rushes Ceausu and presses him up against the cage.
Ceausu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hauss walks away with a smile on his face. Ceausu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hauss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiki Hauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hauss throws a leg kick which misses Ceausu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ceausu tries to avoid it.
Hauss lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ceausu backs up against the cage.
Ceausu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hauss to counter with a crisp jab.
Hauss throws a leg kick but Ceausu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Ceausu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Ceausu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hauss is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ceausu has gone for a leg lock! Hauss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ceausu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauss wants to stand and escape but instead Ceausu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hauss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hauss tries to get out of the position.
Ceausu passes Hauss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hauss is refusing to be controlled, as Ceausu sits in half guard.
Hauss looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hauss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceausu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ceausu is just content to waste time from the top position. Hauss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ceausu throws a strike but Hauss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ceausu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ceausu is pulling down on Hauss's head. It's preventing any offense from Hauss, at least for the moment.
Hauss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hauss has gone for a leg lock! Ceausu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hauss's guard.
Hauss is looking to stand back up but Ceausu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hauss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gigi Ceausu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ceausu doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hauss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hauss.

Hauss breaks from the clinch.
Ceausu blocks a head kick by Hauss.
Ceausu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hauss circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiki Hauss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Hauss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ceausu tries for a takedown but Hauss circles away easily
and Hauss counters with a left and a right that stings Ceausu.
Hauss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hauss slips a straight right by Ceausu.
Ceausu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ceausu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiki Hauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigi Ceausu.
Hauss misses with a kick to the body.
Hauss throws a right and a left that Ceausu avoids nicely.
Ceausu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hauss counters with a good low kick that Ceausu was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ceausu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hauss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ceausu's knee momentarily.
Hauss misses with a combination

and Ceausu counters with a shoot takedown. Hauss fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceausu wants to pass the guard but Hauss is keeping the position.
Ceausu postures up in Hauss's guard and throws a big left but Hauss blocks it.
Ceausu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ceausu cracks Hauss with a solid left hand.
Ceausu is pushing down on Hauss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hauss is fighting to maintain full guard but Ceausu has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ceausu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hauss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hauss pushes Ceausu off looking to stand but Ceausu dives back in and keeps control.
Ceausu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ceausu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hauss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ceausu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hauss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ceausu working Hauss over with strikes.
Ceausu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hauss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceausu thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hauss to regain full guard.
Hauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ceausu on the ground.

Hauss kicks Ceausu off and gets to his feet.

Ceausu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hauss's half guard.
Hauss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ceausu throws a strike but Hauss avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ceausu throws a big right hand that misses.
Ceausu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ceausu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceausu wants to pass the guard but Hauss is keeping the position.
Ceausu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ceausu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hauss is looking to stand up but Ceausu isn't so interested in that idea.
Ceausu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gigi Ceausu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Good work by Ceausu as he checks the leg kick.
Ceausu throws a right and a left that Hauss avoids nicely.
Ceausu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Hauss gets caught napping as Ceausu dives in and scores a takedown. Hauss manages to retain guard.
Ceausu trying to control but Hauss is working from the bottom.
Hauss keeping full guard, as Ceausu tries to pass.
Hauss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hauss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hauss wants to get back to his feet but Ceausu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceausu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hauss is retaining full guard.
Ceausu is looking to work some ground and pound but Hauss has wrist control.
Ceausu with a nice head shot there.
Ceausu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ceausu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ceausu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ceausu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two 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.
Ceausu trying to control but Hauss is working from the bottom.
Ceausu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ceausu controlling from the top position.
Ceausu wants to control from the top but Hauss keeps moving.
Ceausu looking to sit in guard and control but Hauss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ceausu is on top in guard.
Ceausu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hauss being controlled here, momentarily.
Ceausu looking to pass the guard.

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.
Hauss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ceausu passes Hauss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hauss is trying to stand up here but Ceausu is controlling him well.
Ceausu works his way into full mount!
Hauss is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tiki Hauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gigi Ceausu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ceausu trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigi Ceausu!