FFG 12: Oblivion PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Quazar
vs
Christian

194 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronnie Quazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Christian!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Christian shoots in for a takedown but Quazar shows good takedown defense.

Quazar closes the distance and clinches.
Quazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Quazar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Christian avoids the elbow strike from Quazar, against the cage.
Quazar throws an elbow that misses.
Christian takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jack Christian has been cut.
Quazar tries a knee to the head but Christian blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quazar.
Christian takes an elbow to the temple.
Quazar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quazar scores a nice knee to the body.
Christian looks gassed!
Quazar leaning against his opponent.
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!
Christian takes an elbow to the temple.
Quazar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quazar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quazar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Quazar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quazar.
Quazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Quazar lands an elbow just above Christian 's eye.
Quazar lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Quazar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quazar landing knees to the head.
Quazar working Christian over with knees to the body.
Quazar stalls.
Christian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian takes an elbow to the temple.
Quazar lands an elbow just above Christian 's eye.
Quazar lands a knee to the head.
Christian wants a takedown.
Quazar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Christian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quazar prevents it.
Ronnie Quazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Christian.
Quazar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christian's defenses.
Quazar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Quazar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Christian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quazar.
Quazar scores with a knee to the head.
Quazar lands a nice elbow.
Quazar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quazar scores a nice knee to the body.
Quazar lands a damaging elbow.
Quazar landing knees to the body.
Christian takes an elbow to the temple.
Quazar connects with a knee to the head.
Quazar lands an elbow that stopped Christian in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quazar.
Quazar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quazar lands a damaging elbow.
Quazar lands an elbow just above Christian 's eye.
Quazar lands an elbow inside.
Quazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Quazar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quazar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quazar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quazar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christian blocks it with crossed arms.
Christian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quazar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quazar lands a nice knee to the body.
Quazar lands an elbow inside that Christian shrugs off.
Quazar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quazar just leaning against Christian, taking a breather.
Quazar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quazar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quazar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Quazar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Christian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Quazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christian connects with a body shot.
Quazar wants to clinch up but Christian keeps it at a distance.
Quazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quazar checks the leg kick.
Christian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quazar pinned against the cage. Quazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christian tries for a takedown but Quazar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quazar's waist but Quazar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christian off to one side.
Ronnie Quazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Christian.

Quazar gets a clinch.
Quazar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quazar stalling in the clinch.
Christian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ronnie Quazar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quazar with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quazar lands a good knee to the midsection. Christian won't want to take too many of those.
Quazar lands an elbow just above Christian 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quazar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Quazar misses with a knee to the head.
Quazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Christian avoids a wild elbow strike from Quazar.
Quazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Quazar gets underhooks to prevent Christian's takedown attempt.
Quazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Christian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quazar lands a damaging elbow.
Quazar is pushing Christian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Quazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

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.
Christian managing to block the knees to the body from Quazar.
Quazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Christian blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quazar throws an elbow but misses.
Christian blocks an elbow strike from Quazar.
Nice elbow from Quazar.
Quazar crunches a lovely knee into Christian's ribcage.
Quazar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Christian jumps guard but Quazar stands there with Christian around his waist. Christian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quazar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quazar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christian can do to turn this around?
Quazar lands a damaging elbow.
Quazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quazar lands an elbow that stopped Christian in his tracks for a moment.
Quazar lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quazar connects with a knee to the head.
Quazar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Christian blocks an elbow strike from Quazar.
Quazar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Christian takes an elbow to the temple.
Quazar with a knee to the head.
Quazar effectively controlling the action here.
Christian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quazar tries a knee to the head but Christian blocks it.
Quazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Quazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

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.
Quazar lands an elbow inside.
Quazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christian.
Christian takes an elbow to the temple.
Quazar missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quazar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christian's brow.
Quazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Quazar is trying to maintain a safe position but Christian gets an underhook and turns Quazar into the cage.
Christian blocks an elbow strike.
Christian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quazar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quazar looking to stall.
Quazar misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christian takes an elbow to the temple.
Quazar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quazar looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Quazar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Christian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Horrible takedown by Christian or perhaps it was just good defense by Quazar which made him look bad.
Quazar dodges the punch combination from Christian.
Nice takedown defense from Quazar. No joy for Christian on that attempt.
Christian shoots in looking for a takedown. Quazar tries to sprawl out of it but Christian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quazar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ronnie Quazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Christian.
Quazar throws a head kick that misses.
Christian dives in and grabs Quazar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quazar pushes down on Christian's head and hops out.
Quazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christian shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Quazar. No joy for Christian on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quazar stuffs the takedown.

Quazar moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian takes an elbow to the temple.
Quazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Quazar.
Quazar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quazar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quazar landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quazar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christian's brow.
Quazar lands an elbow inside that Christian shrugs off.
Christian tries to score a body lock takedown but Quazar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Quazar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Quazar working Christian over with knees to the body.
Ronnie Quazar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Christian goes for a takedown attempt but Quazar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Quazar moves into the clinch.
Christian is trying to drag Quazar to the mat but Quazar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quazar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian is working for takedown but Quazar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jack Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Quazar tries to land a knee to the head but Christian blocks with his arms.
Christian looking for a takedown.
Christian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian fails to pull guard.
Christian misses with a punch on the inside.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Quazar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Tankian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morgan
vs
Tankian

180 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Serj Tankian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Tankian looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tankian slips a jab from Morgan.
Tankian moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Tankian lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Tankian 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Serj Tankian has been cut.
Tankian misses with a wild combination.
Tankian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Tankian does no damage.
Tankian fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Tankian backs away looking 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!
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tankian circles away.
Tankian takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.

Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankian can't break the clinch.

Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tankian wants to clinch but Morgan slips to the side

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

Tankian is rocked!
Tankian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Derek Morgan has been cut.
Tankian looks gassed!
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Tankian misses with a double jab
and Tankian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tankian lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into rage.
Tankian closes the distance but Morgan moves to the side

and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morgan.
Morgan avoiding damage.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tankian.
Morgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tankian backwards.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tankian tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Morgan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tankian! Morgan lets Tankian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tankian is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tankian circles away quickly and effectively.
Tankian seems to have recovered his senses.
Tankian just misses with a punch to the body.

Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tankian backwards.
Morgan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tankian looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankian is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankian uses good head movement to avoid it.

Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Tankian misses with a hook to the body
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Serj Tankian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tankian clinches but Morgan breaks the clinch
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankian throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Tankian will be more careful next time no doubt.

Tankian is rocked!

Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Morgan clinches.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morgan.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan controlling the action here for a moment.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tankian lands with a straight right. Morgan didn't see that one coming.
Tankian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tankian defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankian throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Tankian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tankian looks to clinch
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tankian's knee momentarily.
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Tankian backing up. Tankian nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.

That has opened up Serj Tankian's cut even more.
Tankian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan throws and low kick but Tankian moves out of range easily.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan throws a low kick but Tankian avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tankian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tankian misses with a shot to the body

and Morgan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Morgan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tankian tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan clobbers Tankian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morgan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tankian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tankian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tankian!
Morgan throws a right hand that Tankian ducks under and follows up with a left that Tankian also avoids with ease.
Derek Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tankian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Morgan counters by clinching up.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankian.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
Tankian blocks the elbow strike.

Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Tankian throws a combination that misses

and Morgan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Morgan manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan defending well as Tankian loads up on a big left hand.

Morgan rushes Tankian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Morgan breaks the clinch.

Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan throws an elbow but it misses.
Tankian blocks the elbow strike.
Morgan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morgan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tankian's efforts to push away.
Tankian prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Tankian.
Tankian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan prevents Tankian from breaking the clinch.
Tankian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tankian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan wants to stall.
Tankian is trying to break free.

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.
Morgan trying to stall but Tankian improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankian.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Tankian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tankian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian dodges an elbow strike from Morgan.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Tankian is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Tankian takes a shot to the head.
Tankian tries to circle away but Morgan has him pinned against the cage.

Morgan breaks the clinch.
Tankian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss

and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tankian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tankian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tankian blocks an uppercut.
Tankian has Morgan pushed against the cage.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tankian connects with a jab.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Tankian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tankian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Tankian saw that one coming.
Tankian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss

and Morgan moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morgan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Morgan.
Morgan stalling the fight.

Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tankian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Tankian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tankian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morgan to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan swinging wilding here.
Tankian looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.

Tankian tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tankian is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Morgan trying to control the position but instead, Tankian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morgan into the cage.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Morgan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tankian throws a combination that misses
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Morgan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.

Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tankian throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Tankian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tankian closes the distance but Morgan moves to the side
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.

Morgan moves into the clinch.
Morgan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morgan lands with a light punch inside.
Tankian is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tankian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tankian falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan scores with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tankian checks a leg kick.
Tankian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tankian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan stalling the fight.
Tankian is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tankians head.

Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tankian works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan slips a straight right by Tankian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tankian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Tankian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tankian checks a leg kick.
Tankian throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Tankian slips a straight right by Morgan.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Tankian didn't see that one coming.
Tankian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tankian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tankian tries to clinch but Morgan moves away
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Tankian does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tankian misses with a series of wild punches.
Tankian misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss

and Morgan moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Morgan - that landed with a thud.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Morgan rushes Tankian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tankian wants to break free but Morgan has control.
Tankian avoids a wild elbow strike from Morgan.

Tankian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Morgan clinches up with Tankian and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morgan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Tankian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tankian throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Tankian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Tankian backing up. Tankian nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Tankian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tankian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Morgan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tankian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
Tankian blocking some punches.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tankian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.

Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serj Tankian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derek Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Tankian does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morgan 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Morgan!

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 Valdemar dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikkuseen Darraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdemar dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

dos Santos
vs
Darraa

187 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valdemar dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikkuseen Darraa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darraa lands with a cross.
Darraa connects with a single shot there.
Darraa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darraa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darraa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darraa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darraa digs a good hook to dos Santos's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Darraa clinches up against the cage.

Darraa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darraa connects with a single shot there.
Darraa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Darraa works over dos Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darraa lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - dos Santos can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Darraa and dos Santos drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Darraa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikkuseen Darraa!

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 Edgar Minar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Mohr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minar comes to the cage accompanied by Pijemo ga radi. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Minar
vs
Mohr

183 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

196 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Minar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludvig Mohr!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Minar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mohr up against the cage.
Mohr is looking to break free of the clinch but Minar has double underhooks.
Mohr tries to break free but Minar pushes him back against the cage.
Minar keeps control of Mohr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Minar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mohr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minar fails to pull guard.
Mohr digs a right hand underneath Minar's ribcage. Minar let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Minar breaks from the clinch.
Minar shoots in looking for a takedown. Mohr tries to sprawl out of it but Minar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mohr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Minar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mohr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Minar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohr wants to clinch.
Mohr tries to clinch there but Minar circles away.

Mohr clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohr has had enough of the clinch but Minar keeps him there for the moment.
Mohr misses with a punch on the inside.
Minar tries to pull guard but Mohr won't allow it.
Mohr can't break the clinch.
Minar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Minar tries to pull guard but Mohr holds him up against the cage and eventually Minar drops back down to his feet.

Minar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mohr misses with a head kick.
Ludvig Mohr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mohr moves into the clinch.
Minar fails to pull guard.
Minar tries to pull guard but Mohr won't allow it.
Mohr struggles to land a body shot inside as Minar controls his hands.

Minar successfully pulls guard.

Mohr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohr has managed to get both his arms back between Minar's legs - danger averted.
Minar controls Mohr momentarily but Mohr frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mohr manages to get himself to full guard.
Minar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minar passes Mohr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mohr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohr wants to get back to his feet.
Minar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mohr is in a horrible position here. Minar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mohr is squirming around, avoiding Minar's attempts to control the action.
Minar with a couple of short strikes.

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.
Minar scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Minar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mohr is surviving well by controlling Minar's body position as best he can.
Minar won't let Mohr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minar with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Minar shoots in for a takedown but Mohr shows good takedown defense.
Minar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mohr sprawls well. Mohr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minar gets slowly back to his feet.
Mohr tries to clinch up but Minar circles away and keeps his distance.
Mohr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minar keeps the fight on the outside.
Mohr leaves Minar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Minar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Mohr does it's job there.
Mohr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohr lands with a nice combination. Minar backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mohr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Minar wants to control from the top but Mohr keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Mohr kicks Minar off and gets to his feet.

Mohr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mohr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minar's elbow.
Minar can't get the takedown.
Mohr tries to circle away but Minar has him pinned against the cage.

Minar manages to pull guard.
Mohr postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minar has a closed guard, preventing Mohr from standing up.

Minar has his foot on Mohr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mohr works his way back into a safe position though.
Minar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mohr!
Minar controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Minar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Minar working Mohr over with strikes here.
Mohr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Minar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minar looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mohr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Minar scoring with strikes but Mohr is staying in there.
Minar landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Minar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Minar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mohr is fending him off so far but Minar persists. Nope, Mohr circles away and we're back to standing.
Mohr tries to clinch there but Minar circles away.

Mohr moves into the clinch successfully.
Mohr is trying to break the clinch but Minar is controlling him.
Mohr is looking to break free of the clinch but Minar has double underhooks.
Minar jumps guard but Mohr stands there with Minar around his waist. Minar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Minar breaks from the clinch.

Mohr clinches with his opponent.
Mohr is trying to break free.
Minar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mohr takes an elbow to the temple.
Minar throws an elbow but it misses.
Mohr is trying to force a seperation but Minar has the dominant position.

Minar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mohr lands a two punch combo.

Mohr rushes Minar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minar tries to pull guard but Mohr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Minar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mohr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Minar decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mohr gets to his feet - Minar follows without any prompting.
Minar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minar swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohr.
Minar swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohr.
Minar swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohr.
Mohr wants to clinch.

Mohr gets caught flat footed, as Minar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Minar 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.
Mohr wants to stand up but Minar is controlling him.
Minar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minar is looking to work some ground and pound but Mohr has wrist control.

Mohr scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Mohr has closed the distance and engaged Minar in a clinch.
Minar blocks an elbow strike.
Mohr working aggressively here.
Minar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Minar jumps guard.

Minar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mohr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minar shoots for a double leg takedown but Mohr sprawls well. He's pushed Minar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Minar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edgar Minar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minar closes the distance and clinches up with Mohr, looking for a takedown. Minar pushes Mohr against the cage but Mohr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mohr wants to clinch.
Minar throws a right and a left that Mohr avoids nicely.
Mohr tries to clinch up.
Mohr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mohr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minar looks for a takedown but Mohr sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Minar closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mohr.
Mohr working hard to break the clinch.
Mohr is trying to break the clinch but Minar has him pressed against the cage.

Minar breaks from the clinch.
Ludvig Mohr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mohr darts in trying to clinch

and Minar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Minar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Minar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minar, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Minar!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Shayle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as John Adams enters the cage!

Shayle
vs
Adams

186 cm
24
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Shayle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Adams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shayle throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shayle jabs Adams right on the nose. Adams blinks but takes it well.

Shayle drops Adams with a beautiful combination! Adams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shayle is looking for the KO!

Adams is rocked!

It looks like John Adams has been cut.
Shayle lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Adams falls backwards - clearly groggy! Shayle dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Shayle!

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 Michiel de Ruyter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Head will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

de Ruyter
vs
Head

183 cm
19
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
216 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michiel de Ruyter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Head!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

de Ruyter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. de Ruyter showed some decent athleticism there.

Head is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but de Ruyter pulls his head out easily.
Head wants to improve his position but de Ruyter is controlling well.
Head trying to control here.
de Ruyter drops an elbow to the side of Head's head.
Head tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
de Ruyter tries to pass to full mount but Head defends it.

Head has one foot on de Ruyter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

de Ruyter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Head's half guard.
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!
Head is trying to defend against the ground and pound but de Ruyter scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Ruyter winds up and cracks Head with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
de Ruyter throws a strike but Head avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
de Ruyter won't allow Head to get back to his feet.
Head controls de Ruyter momentarily but de Ruyter frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Ruyter is in close to Head's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Head wants to sweep here but de Ruyter controlling him for the moment.
de Ruyter stops Head from standing up.
de Ruyter scoring with punches to the head and body.
de Ruyter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
de Ruyter landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Head wants to control but de Ruyter postures up.
Head takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Head regains half guard, as de Ruyter was trying to land strikes.
Head landing rabbit punches to the side of de Ruyter's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Head wants to control but de Ruyter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
de Ruyter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Head actively working from the bottom here.
de Ruyter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. de Ruyter lands a nice short elbow.
Head trying to control but de Ruyter postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but de Ruyter is staying active.
de Ruyter trying to mount his opponent but Head defends it.
de Ruyter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Head is trying to stand.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
de Ruyter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Head looks like he's trying to stand up.
Head regains full guard. Nicely done.
de Ruyter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Ruyter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
de Ruyter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Ruyter is breathing heavily.
de Ruyter cracks Head with a solid left hand.
de Ruyter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Head trying to keep a closed guard but de Ruyter is proving a slippery customer.

Head escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. de Ruyter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
de Ruyter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Ruyter tries to score with some ground and pound. Head controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Head's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
de Ruyter scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michiel de Ruyter 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.

de Ruyter scores a takedown into full mount!
Head's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
de Ruyter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
de Ruyter working the ground and pound effectively.
Head taking shots to the head.
de Ruyter raining down shots from the mount!
de Ruyter dominating with strikes here.
de Ruyter lands a big shot there that rocks Head but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Head that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
de Ruyter is landing with some decent strikes but Head is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Head tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Head squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Head is working to get back to half guard.
Head throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Head bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
de Ruyter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Head is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is looking to stand up but de Ruyter won't let him.
de Ruyter doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
de Ruyter doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
de Ruyter wants to sweep but no luck.
de Ruyter is working hard here to advance position.
de Ruyter trying to strike off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from de Ruyter.
de Ruyter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. de Ruyter gets slowly back to his feet.

Head drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Head scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at de Ruyter to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head in side control lands a decent elbow.
de Ruyter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Head cracks de Ruyter with a big right hand but de Ruyter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
de Ruyter is trying to improve his position.

Head decides to stand up, so the ref orders de Ruyter to his feet.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from de Ruyter misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Head.
de Ruyter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but de Ruyter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michiel de Ruyter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

de Ruyter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Head is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by de Ruyter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head is trying to control de Ruyter's posture but de Ruyter avoids it.
de Ruyter looks up at the clock and then as Head takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, de Ruyter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Head wants to get back to his feet.
de Ruyter cracks Head with a big right hand but Head just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Head is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from de Ruyter crashes against the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on de Ruyter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Head struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michiel de Ruyter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

de Ruyter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head tries to clinch up but de Ruyter circles away and keeps his distance.
Head fails with an attempt to clinch.

Head gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Head is on top in guard.
de Ruyter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
de Ruyter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Head is one step ahead there.

Head stands up and waves to de Ruyter to follow him.
Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michiel de Ruyter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.

de Ruyter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Head!
A nice elbow there by de Ruyter.
de Ruyter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Head throwing hammer fists to the chest of de Ruyter. What's that going to do exactly?
Head is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Head is trying desperately to improve position.
de Ruyter misses with a head shot.
Head manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Head looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head has hold of de Ruyter's hands but de Ruyter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Head tries to kick de Ruyter off but de Ruyter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Head wants to control but de Ruyter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
de Ruyter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
de Ruyter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
de Ruyter working Head over with strikes.
de Ruyter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
de Ruyter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
de Ruyter thows a huge punch but Head dodges it nicely.
Head keeping hold of de Ruyter's head, controlling as best he can.
Head slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Ruyter wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as de Ruyter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Head is on top in guard.
de Ruyter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Head controls the pace.
Head's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Head wants to control from the top but de Ruyter keeps moving.
Michiel de Ruyter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.
de Ruyter has a closed guard, preventing Head from standing up.
Head postures up in de Ruyter's guard and throws a big left but de Ruyter blocks it.
Head won't allow de Ruyter to sweep him here.
de Ruyter controls Head momentarily but Head frees himself.
de Ruyter looking for a sweep. Not yet de Ruyter, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Head lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
de Ruyter has his takedown stuffed

and Head holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
de Ruyter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
William Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Head breaks the clinch.
A big right from Head misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michiel de Ruyter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for de Ruyter, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michiel de Ruyter!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Samson
vs
Bell

188 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Samson.
Samson tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Samson misses with a series of wild punches.
Samson misses with a body shot.
Samson misses with a wild body shot.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bell connects with a crisp jab.
Samson throws a push kick but Bell slaps the foot to one side.
Bell lands with a nice body punch.

Samson pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samson is trying to break free.
Bell is trying to drag Samson to the mat but Samson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bell scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Samson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bell lands with a short shot to the head.
Bell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Samson misses with some punches.
Bell effectively controlling the action here.
Bell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bell lands with a left to the head.
Samson is trying to drag Bell to the mat but Bell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Samson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bell avoids the damage to the body.
Bell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Bell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samson or not.
Samson tries to pull guard but Bell won't allow it.
Bell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Samson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brock Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stringer Bell.
Bell misses with a body punch.
Samson can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is struggling to control the position.
Bell receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bell misses with the head strike.
Bell pushes Samson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samson gets underhooks to prevent Bell's takedown attempt.
Samson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bell stops a takedown attempt from Samson.
Samson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samson.
Samson fails to pull guard.
Samson is trying to maintain a safe position but Bell gets an underhook and turns Samson into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Samson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Bell.
Bell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Samson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bell lands a nice shot to the body.
Samson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Samson is trying to force a seperation but Bell has the dominant position.
Samson is trying to break the clinch but Bell has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samson is breathing heavily.

Samson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samson wants to clinch up but Bell keeps it at a distance.
Samson shoots in and drives through. Bell sprawls well.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samson moves away.
Bell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
Bell throws a good cross that connects.
Samson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bell lunges at Samson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samson's hand.
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!
Bell scores with a hook to the body. Samson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Bell clinches up with Samson and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samson can't break the clinch.
Bell scores with a shoulder strike.
Bell is trying to drag Samson to the mat but Samson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bell lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bell.
Samson tries to break the clinch but Bell is controlling the position.
Samson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bell has him pressed against the cage.
Samson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bell avoids the damage to the body.
Bell controlling the action here for a moment.
Samson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Bell.
Samson is pressed up against the cage. Bell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Samson down to the mat. Samson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Samson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stringer Bell 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.

Samson looks to clinch
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samson tries to clinch but Bell moves away
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell scores with a hook to the body. Samson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
Samson closes the distance but Bell moves to the side
and Bell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bell cracks Samson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell digs a good body shot into Samson's ribs.
Stringer Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Bell moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samson tries to break the clinch but Bell is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Bell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bell scores with a hook to the body.
Samson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bell keeps control of Samson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bell.
Samson is trying to force a seperation but Bell has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Bell.
Bell lands with a short shot to the head.
Samson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bell.
A nice left hand lands by Bell.
Bell lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Bell.
Samson blocking some punches.
Stringer Bell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samson misses with a knee strike.
Bell is pushing Samson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell lands a right hand.
Bell lands a hook that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
A short right from Bell on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bell is leaning against Samson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Samson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bell can't get the takedown.
Bell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bell scores with a hook to the body.
Bell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bell.
Samson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bell won't allow it.
Samson is trying to break the clinch but Bell is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to stall.
Samson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bell misses with some punches.
Samson blocking some punches.
Bell stalling.
Bell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Samson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bell lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bell.
Samson can't break the clinch.
Samson blocks an uppercut.

Samson breaks the clinch.
Samson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bell.
Samson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Samson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bell counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Samson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Samson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
Samson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bell counters by moving into the clinch.
Bell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Samson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Bell.
Bell is working Samson over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bell.
Bell lands an uppercut.
Bell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell misses with the head strike.
Samson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samson is trying to force a seperation but Bell has the dominant position.
Bell working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stringer Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Samson clinches but Bell breaks the clinch
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bell counters with a two punch combo.
Samson staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Samson.
Samson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bell pinned against the cage. Bell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Bell closes the distance and clinches.
Samson stalling against the cage.
Bell lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bell.
Samson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bell has him pressed against the cage.
Bell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samson scores with a shoulder strike.
Samson blocking some punches.
Samson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bell working aggressively here.
Samson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samson.
A short body shot lands from Bell as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bell smiles and moves away.
Samson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Samson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samson.
Brock Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bell counters with a left and a right that stings Samson.
Samson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samson tries to clinch but Bell moves away

and Bell counters by moving into the clinch.
Bell working aggressively here.
Samson goes for a takedown attempt but Bell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Samson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samson tries to clinch but Bell moves away
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samson tries to clinch up
letting Bell counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Samson breaks the clinch.
Samson tries to clinch

and Bell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bell has Samson pressed against the cage, preventing Samson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Samson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bell is leaning against Samson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samson tries to pull guard but Bell holds him up against the cage and eventually Samson drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Bell.
Samson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bell won't allow it.
Bell slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Samson.

Samson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samson avoids the body shot from Bell.
Bell digs a good body shot into Samson's ribs.
Samson takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Samson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell lands a nice shot to the body.
Bell works on Samson's body with a couple of short punches.
Bell lands an uppercut.
Samson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bell stalling the fight.
Bell pushes Samson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Samson tries to break free but Bell pushes him back against the cage.
Bell scores with a shoulder strike.
Samson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Brock Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stringer Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bell 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stringer Bell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kennedy Embers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and renzo Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Embers
vs
Hughes

178 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kennedy Embers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, renzo Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embers throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Embers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.

Hughes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes prevents Embers from getting back to his feet.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Embers is retaining full guard.

Hughes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.

Hughes drops back looking for a leg! Embers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Embers manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into Embers's guard.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Embers swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Embers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Embers pushes him off.
Embers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Embers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hughes swings around for an armbar but Embers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hughes's guard.
Hughes looks gassed!
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Embers defends easily.

Embers stands up and waves to Hughes to follow him.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Embers circles away.
Kennedy Embers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of renzo Hughes.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Embers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Embers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Embers misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Embers sprawls well.
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Embers connects with a looping right hand.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Hughes is rocked!
Embers connects with a nice cross there... Hughes is looking wobbly and Embers recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hughes to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Embers jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kennedy Embers!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

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

Wuggle
vs
Mrd

180 cm
19
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Snuggle Wuggle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krk Mrd!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrd shoots in but no luck this time.
Mrd fails with a takedown attempt.
Wuggle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wuggle wants it to stay on the feet.
Snuggle Wuggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krk Mrd.
Wuggle throws the kick towards the body but Mrd avoids it.
Mrd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wuggle is fending him off so far but Mrd persists. Nope, Wuggle circles away and we're back to standing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wuggle.

Wuggle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mrd, who protects the arm well.
Mrd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Wuggle tries for a kimura but Mrd is defending well.
A control attempt from Mrd but he's now mounted!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuggle looking to ground and pound but Mrd is blocking nicely.
Mrd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuggle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mrd has given up his back.
Wuggle missing with strikes.

Wuggle looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mrd trying to control the action but Wuggle just sinks the hooks in.
Mrd tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrd is trapped and Wuggle is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Will Wuggle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wuggle is hanging on to Mrd's back as he tries to escape.
Mrd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wuggle has good solid back control here.
Wuggle has the hooks in. Mrd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuggle is not going to allow Mrd to sit and survive in this position.
Mrd can't escape the position.
Wuggle is not going to allow Mrd to sit and survive in this position.
Mrd is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wuggle.

Mrd showing good submission defense here.
Mrd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wuggle trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mrd doesn't escape.
Wuggle controlling well, preventing Mrd from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuggle avoiding Mrd 's attempts to control his hands.

Wuggle looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mrd taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Snuggle Wuggle!
Snuggle Wuggle is the new light heavyweight champion!