MMA 65 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

McThai
vs
Williams

186 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

194 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and Laundry

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McThai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Williams!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Williams.
McThai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Williams drives through with a takedown into McThai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McThai is trying to keep Williams in close.
McThai being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams passes McThai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams works his foot free and advances to mount.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Williams with a couple of short strikes.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Blake McThai has been cut.
McThai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Williams content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Williams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Williams working McThai over with strikes here.
McThai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Blake McThai's cut is getting worse.
Williams lands a big elbow.

McThai is rocked!

Blake McThai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McThai scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Williams land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Williams stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Williams!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jace Beleren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hallendro Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beleren's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Young Jeezy 3 A M . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beleren
vs
Filipovic

194 cm
23
229 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

198 cm
28
270 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jace Beleren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hallendro Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beleren closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic stops a takedown attempt from Beleren.
Filipovic pushes Beleren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic misses with a double jab

and Beleren moves into the clinch.
Filipovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Filipovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beleren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filipovic.
Beleren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beleren fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jace Beleren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filipovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beleren.
Filipovic gets underhooks to prevent Beleren's takedown attempt.
Filipovic is stalling here.
Beleren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Filipovic gets through Beleren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filipovic lands a shoulder strike.
Beleren fails to pull guard.
Filipovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beleren looking to stall.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic lands a body shot.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Beleren moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beleren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Filipovic throws a combination that misses

and Beleren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Filipovic's guard.

Beleren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beleren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Beleren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Filipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beleren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filipovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Beleren drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Beleren off! Beleren jumps back into Filipovic's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beleren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Filipovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Filipovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Filipovic!
Beleren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Beleren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Beleren has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Filipovic should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beleren has tightened it up now! Filipovic should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jace Beleren!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob McCaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pueblo Leaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

McCaig
vs
Leaf

190 cm
28
210 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob McCaig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pueblo Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaig throws a series of punches but Leaf moves out of range.
Leaf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCaig misses with a double jab
and Leaf counters with a straight right hand.
Leaf looks to land a combination but McCaig avoids it well.
Leaf misses with a series of wild punches.
Leaf misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCaig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leaf counters with a two punch combo.
Leaf throws a head kick but McCaig moves out of range.
McCaig misses with a double jab
and Leaf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCaig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leaf counters with a huge left! McCaig is in big trouble! He's backing up but Leaf isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McCaig from any more damage. A dominating finish by Leaf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pueblo Leaf!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy Dunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicky Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas has chosen The Prodigy 'Omen' as his entrance music. Remy Dunga is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dunga
vs
Vegas

180 cm
23
178 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Dunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicky Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas misses with a right hand
and Dunga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vegas throws a hook but Dunga blocks it.
Dunga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Vegas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dunga won't be happy with that.
Vegas 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.
The strikes coming from Vegas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dunga is trying to buck Vegas off.
The ground and pound from Vegas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vegas in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Vegas tries for a kimura but Dunga is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas prevents Dunga from escaping the position.
Vegas just content to control the position.
Dunga is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vegas is looking to take a break and control but Dunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunga prevents Vegas from moving into mount.
Vegas taking a breather here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vegas working the ground and pound but Dunga is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dunga dodges the ground and pound from Vegas.
Vegas trying to control the action but Dunga is working from the bottom.
Dunga is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

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.
Vegas tries to score with some ground and pound. Dunga controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vegas advances to full mount.
Vegas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vegas tries to control but Dunga wriggling away.
Dunga takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicky Vegas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vegas misses with a left hand
and Dunga counters with a right hand to the body.
Dunga throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dunga misses with a body shot

and Vegas counters with a shoot takedown. Dunga fights it but they end up in guard.
Dunga wants to stand up but Vegas is controlling him.
Vegas passes Dunga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dunga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vegas.
Vegas is pressing down on Dunga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunga is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunga is trying to stand back up but Vegas is controlling him
Dunga is not content to let Vegas control the position.

Vegas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vegas is trying to control the action in half guard but Dunga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vegas trying to mount his opponent but Dunga defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vegas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunga is refusing to be controlled, as Vegas sits in half guard.
Vegas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vegas is trying to control the action in half guard but Dunga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.

Dunga kicks off Vegas and gets to his feet.
Dunga misses with a lunging right hand
and Vegas counters with a good low kick that Dunga was not able to check.
A left and a right from Dunga both land. Nice combination.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunga throws a series of punches but Vegas avoids them all with ease.
Dunga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vegas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunga throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas counters with a three punch combo that has Dunga backing up. Dunga nods at Vegas to acknowledge the strikes.
Vegas lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunga throws a lazy uppercut
and Vegas counters with a left to the body.
Dunga throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vicky Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicky Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dunga swings widly with a right hand
and Dunga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Remy Dunga has been cut.
Dunga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunga takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dunga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dunga throws a lazy uppercut
and Vegas counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vegas.
Dunga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Dunga keeps it at a distance.
Dunga throws out a powerful jab.
Dunga misses with an uppercut
and Vegas counters with a left and a right that stings Dunga.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Dunga moved out of range.
Dunga throws a right hand that misses

and Vegas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dunga won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunga is not content to let Vegas control the position.
Vegas working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is looking to take a break and control but Dunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Vegas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dunga is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vegas yanks on the arm and Dunga is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vegas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vicky Vegas!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Deere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marcello
vs
Deere

180 cm
27
275 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

192 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ze Marcello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Deere!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcello fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deere misses with an uppercut. Marcello saw that one coming.
Marcello doesn't manage to clinch there - Deere circles away.
Marcello is looking to clinch.

Marcello throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deere tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marcello is in Deere's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deere manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Marcello tries to reverse the position but Deere maintains control.
Marcello holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Deere tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Deere thowing shots but they're missing.
Marcello is squirming around, avoiding Deere's attempts to control the action.
Marcello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Marcello that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deere avoids the attempt from Marcello to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Deere landing punches.
Marcello is desperately trying to improve his position but Deere has a good base and remains in mount.
Marcello taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcello is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcello holds on, trying desperately to control.
Marcello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Deere has hold of Marcello's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marcello manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Deere lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marcello hang on?
Marcello working to try and regain half guard.
Marcello is working hard here to advance position.
Deere avoids the attempt from Marcello to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcello taking shots to the head.
Deere avoids the attempt from Marcello to control.
BOOM! Deere connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Deere prevents Marcello from getting the reversal.
Marcello wants to hold on but Deere pushes him away.
Marcello is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deere is trying to control here but Marcello has managed to regain half guard.
Deere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcello defending well though.
Marcello is not content to let Deere control the position.
Deere is thwarting Marcello's attempts to control the position.
Marcello is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marcello is defending against the submission attempts here by Deere.
Deere not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marcello wants to clinch.
Ze Marcello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deere misses with a series of wild punches.
Deere throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcello wants to clinch
and Deere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Marcello looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marcello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcello trying to control the position from guard on top but Deere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deere is trying to keep Marcello in close.
Marcello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marcello trying to control the position from guard on top but Deere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ze Marcello.
Marcello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deere manages to avoid it.

Marcello has closed the distance and engaged Deere in a clinch.

Marcello has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Deere is trying to keep an underhook but Marcello manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Marcello tries to pass to full mount but Deere defends it.
Marcello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deere keeps working.
Deere tries to get to full guard but Marcello has control of the leg.
Marcello is trying to control. Deere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deere is looking for a sweep. Marcello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deere wants to control but Marcello is keeping busy.
Marcello wants to pass the guard but Deere is defending well.
Marcello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marcello misses with a takedown attempt

and Deere holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Marcello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcello tries to grapple but his opponent circles

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcello goes for a takedown attempt but Deere pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Deere throws a left that rocks Marcello and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Deere dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Marcello regain composure!

It looks like Ze Marcello has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcello wants to control but Deere postures up.
Marcello is trying to improve his position.
Marcello is trying to control Deere's posture but Deere avoids it.
Deere lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Marcello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
John Deere has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deere is trying to get an arm triangle but Marcello is defending well.
Deere throws a strike aimed at the side of Marcello's head but Marcello avoids it well.
Deere moves into full mount!
Deere is landing with some decent strikes but Marcello is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcello tries to lock up and control but Deere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marcello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marcello tries to lock up and control but Deere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Deere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ze Marcello's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Marcello misses with a takedown

so Deere counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Deere thows a big elbow that misses.
Deere works over Marcello with some ground and pound from guard.
Deere won't allow Marcello to sweep him here.
Deere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marcello keeping moving, preventing Deere from controlling successfully.
Deere won't allow Marcello to sweep him here.
Marcello is trying to keep Deere in close.
Marcello preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcello working a defensive guard here.
Deere trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Deere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcello keeping moving, preventing Deere from controlling successfully.
Deere is fighting to break Marcello's control of his arms but Marcello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Deere wasn't active enough on the ground.
Deere leaves Marcello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Marcello darts in and clinches Deere up against the cage.

Marcello is fighting off a takedown attempt but Deere is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marcello to the mat. Marcello regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Deere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Marcello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcello trying to control the position.
Deere missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcello is pulling down on Deere's head. It's preventing any offense from Deere, at least for the moment.
Marcello is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ze Marcello.
Marcello throws a left and a right that both miss

and Deere counters with a left and a right that hurts Marcello! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Deere jumps into full mount!
Deere lands a nice shot to the head.

Marcello is rocked!
Marcello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ze Marcello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deere working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Marcello is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!

Deere working for a guillotine from mount but Marcello is in no mood to give up.
Marcello seems to have got his legs back now.
Deere trying to control but Marcello is having none of it.
Marcello is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
John Deere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deere landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deere controlling from the full mount.
Deere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcello throwing hammer fists to the chest of Deere. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
John Deere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deere 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Deere!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaeffer comes into the arena with Long Tall Sally blaring out of the sound system. James is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Say my name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schaeffer
vs
James

183 cm
27
178 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

176 cm
22
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaeffer tries a head kick but it misses.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James tests Schaeffer's chin there with a solid looking shot.

James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schaeffer sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
James tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
James works his way into side control.
Schaeffer tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
Schaeffer is working hard here to advance position.

James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow 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!

James is trying to get an arm triangle but Schaeffer is defending well.

James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer is trying to work for a sweep but James has mounted him!
Schaeffer regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schaeffer defending well though.
Schaeffer wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.

Schaeffer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schaeffer trying to control but James postures up.
Schaeffer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Schaeffer actively working from the bottom here.
James controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James is working for a kimura but Schaeffer is defending it quite comfortably.
James is nestled in close to Schaeffer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Schaeffer looking for submissions off his back.

Schaeffer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schaeffer wants to control but James is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schaeffer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is nestled in close to Schaeffer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James working Schaeffer over with strikes.
Schaeffer is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James trying to control from half guard but Schaeffer is working away.

Schaeffer looking for submissions off his back.
Schaeffer has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schaeffer is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaeffer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to stand and escape but Schaeffer is controlling the position.

Schaeffer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.

Schaeffer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

James decides to stand up.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schaeffer.

It looks like Dutch Schaeffer has been cut.
Schaeffer throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Schaeffer fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
James looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaeffer fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schaeffer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Schaeffer down.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schaeffer.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Schaeffer's cut.
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.

James throws a sloppy head kick

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

Schaeffer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Schaeffer keeps moving and retains side control.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Schaeffer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Schaeffer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schaeffer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James is looking to regain half guard here but Schaeffer keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James struggling a bit here.

Schaeffer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaeffer trying to control the position but James is working away.

Schaeffer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James prevents Schaeffer from moving into mount.
James is trying to control Schaeffer's posture but Schaeffer avoids it.
James is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
James is trying to improve his position.
James manages to get back to half guard.
James is breathing heavily.

Schaeffer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schaeffer wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schaeffer wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.

Schaeffer has gone for a leg lock! James slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schaeffer's guard.
Schaeffer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Schaeffer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.

Schaeffer looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.

James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schaeffer, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer tries a head kick but it misses.
James scores with a three punch combo!

James darts in and clinches Schaeffer up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schaeffer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James is working Schaeffer over against the cage.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaeffer backwards.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.

James jumps into guard, dragging Schaeffer to the mat.
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!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesse James!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Derksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Sparman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derksen comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - I'm Broken. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Derksen
vs
Sparman

204 cm
27
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

196 cm
21
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Derksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spar Sparman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derksen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Derksen looks for a takedown but Sparman sprawls well.
Derksen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparman avoids it really well and circles away.
Derksen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparman off the cage and back into rage.
Derksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparman swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Derksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Derksen wants to clinch.
Derksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparman moves away.
Derksen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Derksen thinking.
Some wild striking there from Derksen.
Derksen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparman circles away.
Derksen tries for a takedown but Sparman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Derksen tries to clinch up.
Derksen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Derksen is breathing heavily.
Sparman lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparman throws a series of punches but Derksen avoids them all with ease.
Sparman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Sparman sends Derksen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sparman is motioning to the referee to let Derksen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Derksen is rocked!
Sparman lands a big right hook! Derksen looks hurt but is still standing! Sparman lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Derksen falls down and Sparman dives in with a huge hammer fist! Derksen's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Sparman runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spar Sparman!

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 Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yimi Yuskevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Milk - The Knife Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ankka
vs
Yuskevich

205 cm
22
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

186 cm
26
224 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yimi Yuskevich!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Yuskevich misses
and Ankka counters with a low kick, right behind Yuskevich 's knee.
Ankka throws a leg kick which misses Yuskevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Yuskevich tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yuskevich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ankka - the referee stops the clock and Yuskevich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ankka. Yuskevich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Ankka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ankka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Yuskevich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ankka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ankka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ankka taking a breather here.
Ankka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ankka controls the position.

Ankka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yuskevich to his feet.
Ankka scores with a head kick. Yuskevich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuskevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Ankka tenderised Yuskevich's leg. Yuskevich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ankka keeps Yuskevich at a distance using the push kick.
Ankka lunges at Yuskevich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yuskevich's hand.
Ankka scores with a head kick.
A cross from Ankka lands.
Yuskevich throws a lazy right hand but Ankka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Ankka has Yuskevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Ankka lands a body punch.
Ankka is pressed up against the cage. Yuskevich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ankka down to the mat. Ankka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ankka lands a head kick. Yuskevich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Yuskevich tenderised Ankka's leg. Ankka is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuskevich misses with a left hand
and Ankka counters with a nice leg kick.
Yuskevich looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich scores with a spinning back kick!
Yuskevich digs a good hook to Ankka's body.
Rankka Ankka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuskevich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ankka throws a head kick that Yuskevich semi-blocks.
Ankka thows a body shot but no joy.
Yuskevich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ankka tries to avoid it but Yuskevich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ankka to the ground. Ankka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yuskevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Ankka.
Yuskevich fails with the takedown.
Rankka Ankka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yimi Yuskevich.
Yuskevich misses with a right hand
and Ankka counters with a slapping leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ankka obliges.
A right hand to the body from Ankka.
Ankka scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ankka.
Ankka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yuskevich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ankka scores with a hook to the body.
Ankka scores with a hook to the body.
Ankka lands a body punch.
Ankka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ankka lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.
Ankka landing knees to the head.
A short right from Ankka.
A short body shot lands from Ankka as the two fighters clinch.
Ankka lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ankka.
Ankka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ankka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ankka is working Yuskevich over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ankka.
Ankka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ankka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.
Ankka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ankka scores with a hook to the body.
Ankka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ankka with a knee to the head.
Ankka lands a left hand.
Ankka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ankka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.
Ankka connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Ankka.
Ankka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ankka lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ankka.
Ankka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ankka scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuskevich tries to break free but Ankka pushes him back against the cage.
Ankka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ankka pushes Yuskevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ankka presses Yuskevich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ankka lands with a short shot to the head.
Ankka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yuskevich's face.
Yuskevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Ankka.
Ankka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.
Ankka lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ankka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Ankka.
Ankka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.
Ankka tries to land a knee to the head but Yuskevich blocks with his arms.
Yuskevich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yuskevich tries to break free but Ankka pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ankka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yuskevich blocks a head kick by Ankka.
Ankka wants to clinch
and Yuskevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuskevich 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.
Ankka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ankka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ankka moves in looking to clinch but Yuskevich pushes him off.
Yuskevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuskevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuskevich is breathing heavily.

Ankka moves into the clinch.
Yuskevich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ankka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ankka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ankka.
Ankka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ankka connects with a knee to the head.
Ankka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ankka scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuskevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Ankka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuskevich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ankka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.
Ankka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yuskevich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ankka pushes Yuskevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ankka.
Ankka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ankka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ankka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.
Ankka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.
A short right from Ankka on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ankka obliges.
Ankka with a knee to the head.
Yuskevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ankka lands a left hand.
Ankka lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ankka obliges.
Yuskevich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ankka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ankka.
Ankka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Ankka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ankka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Yuskevich is trying to trip Ankka. He has hold of a leg but Ankka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yuskevich persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ankka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yuskevich's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yuskevich is proving hard to escape from.

Ankka is posturing up here but Yuskevich has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ankka tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ankka has to tap! Slick submission there by Yuskevich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yimi Yuskevich!
Yimi Yuskevich is the new light heavyweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakumi Jabulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ami Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabulani's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, K'naan - Wavin´ flag. Dent has chosen DJ Madman - Meisje zo lelijk als de nacht as his entrance music. Ami Dent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jabulani
vs
Dent

178 cm
23
178 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
182 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zakumi Jabulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ami Dent!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent tries to clinch up

and Jabulani decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dent's guard.
Dent tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dent working for submissions but it's allowed Jabulani to get to half guard.
Dent is trying to get back to full guard.
Dent works his way to full guard. Good work.

Dent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jabulani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jabulani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dent's head.
Jabulani won't allow Dent to sweep him here.

Dent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dent controls Jabulani momentarily but Jabulani frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabulani trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dent wants to sweep here but Jabulani controlling him for the moment.

Dent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jabulani defends it easily.
Jabulani trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom.
Jabulani is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dent is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zakumi Jabulani.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabulani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jabulani.
Jabulani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dent shoots and misses

and Jabulani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dent looks gassed!
Jabulani sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dent's guard.
Jabulani content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Jabulani wants to work for an arm triangle but Dent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jabulani wants to free his trapped foot but Dent is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jabulani there.
Dent is refusing to be controlled, as Jabulani sits in half guard.
Jabulani controlling the action here.
Jabulani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dent's head.
Jabulani trying to control from half guard but Dent is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Zakumi Jabulani wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jabulani shoots in and drives through. Dent sprawls well.

That's four 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.
Dent tries to clinch up.
Ami Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent tries to clinch but Jabulani is having none of it.
Dent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jabulani circles away quickly and effectively.
Jabulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dent looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabulani is just out of range.
Jabulani misses with a wild body shot.
Jabulani moves out of range as Dent strikes.
Dent fails with the takedown

and Jabulani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jabulani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dent has his hands on Jabulani's head, controlling the position.
Jabulani wants to control from the top but Dent keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zakumi Jabulani dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabulani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dent tries to clinch there but Jabulani circles away.
Jabulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jabulani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent wants to clinch.
Dent's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dent duly obliges.
Dent throws a leg kick but Jabulani checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabulani swings widly with a right hand
and Dent counters with a left to the body.
A left and a right from Dent both land. Nice combination.
Jabulani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jabulani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jabulani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jabulani thows a body shot but no joy.
Dent throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Jabulani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zakumi Jabulani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Dent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jabulani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dent is breathing heavily.
Dent wants to stand but Jabulani is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jabulani!
Jabulani is looking to get to half guard.
Jabulani slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jabulani trying to control but Dent postures up.
Dent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jabulani's head.
Jabulani wants to get back to full guard.
Jabulani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dent thows a big elbow that misses.
Dent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jabulani controlling his opponent.
Dent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabulani controlling the pace for now.
Dent is squirming around, avoiding Jabulani's attempts to control the action.
Dent tries to hold on but Jabulani pushes him away.
Jabulani wants to control the pace but Dent is squirming around nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jabulani tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani landing punches.
Jabulani working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dent is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dent is in a horrible position here. Jabulani smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jabulani cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jabulani fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dent is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabulani wants to control the pace but Dent is squirming around nicely.
Jabulani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dent's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dent wants to control but Jabulani is having none of it.
Jabulani wants to control the pace but Dent is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zakumi Jabulani dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabulani moves away.
Dent swinging wildly here.
Dent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jabulani counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Dent finds it's way through Jabulani's defenses.
Jabulani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dent wants to clinch.
Jabulani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jabulani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dent somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent is looking to clinch but Jabulani is avoiding it.
Dent wants to clinch up but Jabulani keeps it at a distance.
Dent tries to clinch there but Jabulani circles away.
Jabulani takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses.
Dent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jabulani.
Dent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabulani misses with a wild body shot.
Jabulani keeps the fight on the outside.
Dent throws an off balance right hand
and Jabulani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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.
Dent misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Jabulani to counter with a crisp jab.
Dent misses with a hook
and Jabulani counters with a stiff right hand.
Dent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dent throws a solid leg kick but Jabulani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dent.
Dent tries to clinch but Jabulani moves away
and Jabulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dent tries to clinch but Jabulani is having none of it.
Dent misses with a jab to the body

and Jabulani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jabulani wants to control from the top but Dent keeps moving.
Dent looking for a sweep. Not yet Dent, not yet.
Jabulani postures up and lands a big shot to Dent's brow.
Jabulani stopping the sweep attempt from Dent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Dent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dent wants to sweep here but Jabulani controlling him for the moment.
Jabulani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dent can do to turn this around?
Jabulani content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zakumi Jabulani.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
Jabulani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jabulani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dent.
Jabulani throws a right and a left that Dent avoids nicely.
Zakumi Jabulani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jabulani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jabulani lands in his opponent's guard.
Jabulani wants to control from the top but Dent keeps moving.
Dent 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dent throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zakumi Jabulani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jabulani 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakumi Jabulani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incubus Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikki comes into the arena with Ratatat - Loud Pipes blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Incubus Foo enters the cage!

Tikki
vs
Foo

183 cm
30
197 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

187 cm
21
203 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatu Tikki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Incubus Foo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikki scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Foo.
Tikki misses with a jab to the body
and Foo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Foo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Foo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tikki throws out the jab.
Tikki misses with a right hand
and Foo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tikki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tikki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikki lands a head kick!
Tikki scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Foo is predictable there
and Tikki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foo thinking.
Foo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foo misses with a lunging right hand
and Tikki counters with a series of strikes. Foo will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Tikki misses its intended target.
Tikki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tikki avoids the body shot from Foo.
Tikki lands an overhand right.
Foo thows a leg kick but Tikki checks it
and Tikki counters with a nice uppercut.
Tikki clobbers Foo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tikki throws a low kick but Foo avoids it.
Incubus Foo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foo scores with a hook to the body. Tikki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikki manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foo but Foo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tatu Tikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foo throws a body punch but Tikki moves out of range.
Foo misses with a straight right.
Foo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tikki rather than just go for the knockout.
Tikki lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tikki throws out a loose jab but Foo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tikki throws a poor cross that misses
and Foo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tikki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tikki misses with a jab to the body
and Foo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foo lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Foo.
Tikki misses with a straight right.
Tikki cracks the inside of Foo's front leg.
Tikki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tikki misses with the combination.
Tikki misses with a body punch
and Foo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Tikki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foo's head backwards.
Tikki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Tikki.
Tikki connects with a leg kick. Foo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tikki throws a looping overhand right but Foo ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki misses with a right hand
and Foo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foo slips a jab and a cross from Tikki.
Tikki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foo on the side of the head.
Foo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foo throws a low kick but Tikki moves out of range easily.
Tikki scores with a punch to the head.
Foo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tikki.
Foo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tikki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikki jabs at Foo's body.
Tikki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikki swings widly with a right hand
and Foo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tikki thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tikki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tikki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Foo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tikki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tikki throws a shot to the body.
Tikki digs a good hook to Foo's body.
Foo ducks right into an uppercut from Tikki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tikki.
Tikki thows a body kick. Foo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tikki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tikki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Foo is rocked!
Tikki throws a monster overhand right that drops Foo! Tikki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatu Tikki!
Tatu Tikki retains his middleweight title!