xXx 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jens Wankerzich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Singlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wankerzich
vs
Singlet

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

xXx - iForce Nutrition

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Wankerzich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Singlet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Wankerzich. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Singlet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wankerzich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singlet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wankerzich under the eye.
Singlet cracks Wankerzich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Wankerzich moves into range and clinches up with Singlet.
Singlet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wankerzich prevents it.
Singlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wankerzich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Singlet fails with a takedown attempt.
Jens Wankerzich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Singlet.
Singlet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Singlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wankerzich was well out of range. Poor timing from Singlet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singlet. Wankerzich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wankerzich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singlet circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wankerzich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Singlet.
Singlet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wankerzich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Singlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wankerzich was well out of range. Poor timing from Singlet.

Wankerzich has managed to clinch.
Singlet swings wildly with an uppercut but Wankerzich uses good head movement to avoid it.

Wankerzich manages to break the clinch.

Wankerzich clinches with his opponent.
Wankerzich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Singlet wants to stall.
Singlet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singlet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wankerzich backwards.
Singlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wankerzich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wankerzich lands with a kick to the temple. Singlet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Johnny Singlet has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wankerzich rushes Singlet and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Singlet.
Wankerzich stops a takedown attempt from Singlet.
Singlet lands a body shot.
Singlet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wankerzich's efforts to push away.
Singlet can't find room to land a body shot as Wankerzich controls the action.
Singlet lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singlet can't find room to land a body shot as Wankerzich controls the action.
Singlet is trying to drag Wankerzich to the mat but Wankerzich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wankerzich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Singlet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wankerzich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wankerzich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singlet.

Singlet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wankerzich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singlet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wankerzich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singlet misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wankerzich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singlet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wankerzich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Singlet backs up against the cage.
Singlet connects with a body shot that sends Wankerzich's belly button to the back.

Wankerzich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singlet prevents a body shot from Wankerzich.
A hook to the body from Singlet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singlet goes for a takedown attempt but Wankerzich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wankerzich throws a head kick that half lands.
Wankerzich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wankerzich gets tackled into the cage by Singlet. Singlet maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Singlet - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Singlet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Singlet's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Singlet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wankerzich pinned against the cage. Wankerzich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Singlet lands.

Wankerzich moves into the clinch successfully.
Wankerzich tries a body shot but Singlet blocks it.
Singlet is trying to push Wankerzich away but Wankerzich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Singlet is looking to take this one to the mat.
Singlet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singlet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jens Wankerzich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Singlet.
Singlet tries for a takedown but Wankerzich manages to get underhooks.
Singlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wankerzich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wankerzich looks to land a left hand but Singlet moved out of range nicely.
Jens Wankerzich is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singlet takes a swing at Wankerzich's ribcage but misses.
Singlet shoots in and drives through. Wankerzich sprawls well.
Wankerzich throws a series of punches but Singlet avoids them all with ease.

Wankerzich forces Singlet back against the cage and clinches.
Singlet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wankerzich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Singlet is breathing heavily.
Wankerzich lands an elbow inside that Singlet shrugs off.
Singlet can't break the clinch.
Singlet being controlled against the cage.

Wankerzich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Wankerzich moves into range and clinches up with Singlet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wankerzich scores with a knee to the head.

Wankerzich manages to break the clinch.

Wankerzich rushes Singlet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Singlet gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wankerzich regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wankerzich is looking to stand up but Singlet isn't so interested in that idea.
Singlet throwing strikes from guard but Wankerzich blocks nicely.
Wankerzich pulls Singlet in close to his closed guard and prevents Singlet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Singlet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wankerzich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wankerzich has his foot on Singlet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singlet works his way back into a safe position though.
Singlet looking to sit in guard and control but Wankerzich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Singlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singlet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Singlet trying to control the position.
Wankerzich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singlet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wankerzich.
Wankerzich wants to get up but he can't break Singlet's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Wankerzich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singlet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wankerzich, into his guard.

Wankerzich has an active guard here but Singlet has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wankerzich looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jens Wankerzich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Singlet's cut.
That's time! Wankerzich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Singlet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Singlet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wankerzich is fending him off so far but Singlet persists. Nope, Wankerzich circles away and we're back to standing.
Wankerzich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Singlet thows a body shot but no joy.

Wankerzich forces Singlet back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Singlet as Wankerzich tries to tie him up.
Singlet looking for a takedown.
Jens Wankerzich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Singlet.
Singlet tries to score a body lock takedown but Wankerzich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Wankerzich breaks the clinch.
Wankerzich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singlet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singlet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wankerzich pinned against the cage. Wankerzich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Singlet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singlet swings for the body but Wankerzich moves out of range.

Singlet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singlet goes for a takedown attempt but Wankerzich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wankerzich tries a head kick but it misses.
Wankerzich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jens Wankerzich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wankerzich rushes Singlet and presses him up against the cage.
Singlet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wankerzich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Singlet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wankerzich's elbow.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wankerzich closes the distance and clinches.

Wankerzich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wankerzich darts in and clinches Singlet up against the cage.
Singlet lands a nice uppercut.
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!

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

Singlet gets tackled into the cage by Wankerzich. Wankerzich maintains the clinch.
Singlet tries to throw a body punch but Wankerzich avoids it by throwing Singlet back against the cage.
Wankerzich prevents a body shot from Singlet.
Wankerzich lands a nice shot to the body.
Singlet is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wankerzich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wankerzich with a knee to the head.
Singlet is looking to take this one to the mat.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wankerzich moves into the clinch.
Singlet is looking to take this one to the mat.

Wankerzich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singlet lands the left hand.

Wankerzich clinches with his opponent.
Singlet tries a body shot but Wankerzich blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wankerzich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wankerzich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wankerzich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Wankerzich closes the distance and clinches.
Singlet tries to score a body lock takedown but Wankerzich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wankerzich is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wankerzich is pressed up against the cage. Singlet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wankerzich down to the mat. Wankerzich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Wankerzich moves into the clinch successfully.

Wankerzich manages to break the clinch.
Wankerzich scores with a kick to the midsection.

Wankerzich moves into the clinch.
Jens Wankerzich has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Wankerzich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jens Wankerzich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wankerzich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singlet looking for a takedown.

Wankerzich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singlet fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Wankerzich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wankerzich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Wankerzich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lo Hung Sak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weiss comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Weiss
vs
Hung Sak

188 cm
21
199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
202 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Balco Boys - Hilo
BALCO MMA ELITE

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barry Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lo Hung Sak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sak misses with a leg kick.
Sak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sak wants to land a leg kick but Weiss is out of range.
Sak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sak throws a chopping leg kick but Weiss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sak misses with a leg kick
and Weiss counters with a left to the body.
Sak misses with an uppercut. Weiss saw that one coming.

Weiss has closed the distance and engaged Sak in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sak.
Weiss throws a head punch that misses.
Sak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weiss's elbow.
Weiss stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Weiss.
A short right from Weiss.
Sak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sak can't find room to land a body shot as Weiss controls the action.
Sak has a couple of punches blocked by Weiss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sak is struggling to control the position.
Sak throws a punch but it's blocked by Weiss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Weiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weiss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weiss scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Lo Hung Sak has been cut.
Weiss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sak backwards.
A shot in the inside from Weiss.
Weiss leaning against his opponent.
Weiss blocks a body shot from Sak.
Sak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weiss lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weiss.
Weiss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sak or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sak misses with a body punch.
Weiss stalling in the clinch but Sak improves position.
Weiss keeps control of Sak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sak tries to break free but Weiss pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weiss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Weiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weiss lands a shoulder strike.
Sak tries to work over Weiss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weiss misses with a punch on the inside.
Sak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weiss lands with a right to the head.
Weiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Sak backwards.
Weiss stalls.
Still in the clinch, Sak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Weiss.
Weiss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Weiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weiss misses with the head strike.
Weiss blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weiss presses Sak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weiss scores with a shot to the side of Sak's head.
Sak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weiss scores with a shot to the side of Sak's head.

Sak manages to break the clinch.
Weiss tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Sak.
Sak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weiss is out of range and Sak settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sak.
Weiss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sak circles away quickly and effectively.
Sak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weiss moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sak, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weiss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sak misses with a straight left.
Sak swings for the body but Weiss moves out of range.
Weiss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Weiss counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sak.
Sak throws a leg kick
and Weiss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lo Hung Sak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiss avoids the body shot from Sak.
Sak throws a lazy body kick
and Weiss counters with a big head kick but Sak shrugs it off.
Sak throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weiss throws a head kick but Sak moves out of range.
Sak missing with a left hand there. Weiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Weiss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lo Hung Sak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Weiss pushes Sak up against the cage in a clinch.

Sak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sak throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Weiss counter with a right hand.
Sak throws a leg kick
and Weiss makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Weiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Sak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weiss doesn't seem phased though.
Sak throws a body kick that misses.
Weiss checks a low kick from Sak.
Weiss moves out of range of the strikes.
Weiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Weiss connects with a jab.
Sak tries a head kick but it misses.
Sak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weiss manages to avoid it.
Weiss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lo Hung Sak seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barry Weiss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sak throws a low kick but Weiss avoids it.
Good work by Weiss as he checks the leg kick.
Weiss avoids a kick to the body.
Weiss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weiss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weiss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weiss is able to avoid easily.
Sak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Weiss makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sak is breathing heavily.
Weiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sak wants to slow Weiss down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weiss checks it well.

Weiss has closed the distance and engaged Sak in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weiss.
Weiss scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sak scores with a hook to the body.
Weiss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sak backwards.
Weiss blocks a body shot from Sak.
Weiss lands a left hand.
Weiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Weiss.
Weiss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weiss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Weiss scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss misses with a knee to the head.
Sak tries to work over Weiss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weiss lands with a light punch inside.
Weiss blocks an uppercut.
Sak misses with a punch to the body.
Sak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weiss displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sak up against the cage.
A short left from Weiss.
Weiss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sak backwards.
Weiss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weiss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sak backwards.
Weiss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sak backwards.
Weiss looking to stall.
Sak wants to get back to striking at distance but Weiss won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss slows down the pace here.
Weiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Sak backwards.
Sak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sak.
Sak tries to work over Weiss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Sak misses with the head strike.
Weiss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barry Weiss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Weiss - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sak working hard to break the clinch.
Weiss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weiss lands an uppercut.
Sak wants to break free but Weiss has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Weiss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lo Hung Sak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Weiss lands with an overhand left.
Sak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Weiss tried to score with a low kick but Sak checks it.
Weiss throws a push kick but Sak slaps the foot to one side.
Sak blocks a head kick by Weiss.
Sak misses with a low kick.
Weiss slips under a jab.
Sak throws a leg kick but Weiss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weiss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sak throws a body kick the misses
and Weiss counters with a nice uppercut.
Sak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sak is looking to chop away at Weiss's legs.
Sak feints and then cracks Weiss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weiss down.
Weiss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weiss throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sak throws a looping overhand right but Weiss ducks down to avoid it.
Weiss throws a leg kick but Sak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weiss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sak misses with a straight left.
Sak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weiss connects with a high kick.
Sak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weiss wants to clinch up but Sak keeps it at a distance.

Weiss has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weiss keeps control of Sak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weiss misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Weiss as the two fighters clinch.
Weiss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weiss has Sak pressed against the cage, preventing Sak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weiss scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sak throws a punch but it's blocked by Weiss.
Sak can't break the clinch.
Weiss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Weiss.
Weiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Weiss to work.
Sak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sak tries to work over Weiss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sak struggles to land a body shot inside as Weiss controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weiss.
A short uppercut from Weiss.
Weiss lands a nice uppercut.
Lo Hung Sak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sak trying to stall but Weiss improves his position.
Sak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sak.
Sak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weiss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sak wants to stall.
Weiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sak tries a body shot but Weiss blocks it.
Weiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Sak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiss wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weiss.
Sak misses with a punch to the body.
Weiss lands a right hand.
Weiss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weiss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Weiss.
Still in the clinch, Weiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sak misses with a punch to the body.
Weiss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saks head.

Sak is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weiss presses Sak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sak is still on wobbly legs! Can Weiss finish him?
Weiss lands with a right to the head.
Weiss manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weiss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Weiss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weiss, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Weiss!
In his post fight interview, Barry Weiss gave a big smile as he said 'I had always thought countless treasures are hidden behind the doors of these storage lockers. Boy was I wrong. Make sure to say hello to my cohorts in the crowd Darryl, Jarrod and Brandi. Fuck you Dave Hester!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jace Beleren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Spitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beleren comes into the arena with Young Jeezy 3 A M blaring out of the sound system. Jace Beleren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Spitler's chin.

Beleren
vs
Spitler

194 cm
24
229 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

201 cm
25
265 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

xXx - iForce Nutrition

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jace Beleren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Spitler!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beleren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spitler.
Beleren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beleren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spitler.
Spitler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beleren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spitler defends it nicely.
Spitler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beleren closes the distance and clinches up with Spitler, looking for a takedown. Beleren pushes Spitler against the cage but Spitler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spitler leaves Beleren 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 Jace Beleren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beleren cracks Spitler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Beleren scores a takedown into full mount!
Spitler is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spitler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beleren throws some wild stikes that Spitler manages to avoid easily.
Spitler trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beleren wants to control the pace but Spitler is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitler is trying to stand up.
Beleren throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Beleren is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Beleren extends the arm and Spitler is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jace Beleren!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

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

Ramone
vs
Red

182 cm
21
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
28
177 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

xXx - iForce Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razor Ramone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grandmaster Red!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramone from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Ramone seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramone is pressing down on Red's thigh, looking to free his foot. Red is holding on for now.
Ramone wants to stand but Red has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Red has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramone is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Red can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramone not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ramone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Red is trying to defend but Ramone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramone trying to control from Red's half guard. Red has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Red tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Red is trying to keep Ramone in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone postures up in Red's guard and throws a big left but Red blocks it.
Red wants to get back to his feet but Ramone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramone 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.
Ramone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Red works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Red being controlled here, momentarily.
Red tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Grandmaster Red hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ramone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Red pinned against the cage. Red gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Red scores with a three punch combo!
Red takes a swing at Ramone's ribcage but misses.
Red lands a nice hook to Ramone's body. Ramone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Red throws the left hand but Ramone avoids the punch easily.
Red throws an overhand right that lands on Ramone's shoulder, as Ramone tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Ramone.
Ramone wants to clinch
and Red counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramone shoots for a takedown but Red saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grandmaster Red is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Red finds it's way through Ramone's defenses.
Red's corner calls for a 1-2. Red obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Red.
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!
A big left from Red misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red tries to bum rush Ramone with a series of wild strikes but Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Razor Ramone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A left and a right from Red both land. Nice combination.

Red tries to sprawl but Ramone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Red is looking to improve his position.
Ramone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ramone prevents Red from getting the reversal.
Ramone landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ramone controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramone content just to control the position here.
Ramone avoids the attempt from Red to control.
Red blocking the ground and pound.
Ramone avoids the attempt from Red to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red just holding on.
Ramone controlling from mount.
Red wants to hold on but Ramone pushes him away.
Ramone punishing his opponent with strikes.

Ramone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Red is looking to improve his position but Ramone isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Red wants to try and get back to his feet.
Red really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poor strikes thrown by Ramone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Ramone stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
No luck for Ramone with that takedown attempt.
Red uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Red swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red misses with a straight right.
Red stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramone. Ramone gets slowly back to his feet.
Red lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramone backs up against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Red as Ramone shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramone throws a leg kick but Red moved away.
No joy there for Red, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Red paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramone somewhat.
Ramone staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ramone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Red jabs Ramone right on the nose. Ramone blinks but takes it well.
Ramone throws a head kick that misses.
Ramone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Red leaves Ramone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Red throws a right and a left that Ramone avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone tries to clinch but Red moves out of range.
Red throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramone on the side of the head.
Red throws a big shot that misses.
Red lands a nice shot that snaps Ramone's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Red. No joy for Ramone on that attempt.
Ramone fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razor Ramone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Red misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Red connects with the punch.
Grandmaster Red seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Red paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramone somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Red.
A big right from Red misses.
Ramone misses with a head kick.

Ramone moves into the clinch.
Ramone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Red to keep the fight standing.

Red pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Red swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone misses with a low kick.
Red throws a hook to the side of Ramone's head but Ramone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Red connects with a looping right hand.
Razor Ramone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red connects with a single shot there.
Grandmaster Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Red might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Red throws a shot to the body.
Ramone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Red scores with a nice right hand.
Ramone wants to clinch but Red slips to the side
and Red counters with a nice uppercut.
Red stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramone. Ramone gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramone shoots in looking for a takedown but Red manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Red connects with a superb combination that knocks Ramone out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Red before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ramone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grandmaster Red!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shom Harnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Harnick
vs
Murray

174 cm
26
162 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

179 cm
29
162 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shom Harnick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Murray!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Shom Harnick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Harnick closes the distance and clinches.
Murray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harnick has him pressed against the cage.

Harnick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harnick lands a jab.

Harnick gets a clinch.
Murray managing to block the knees to the body from Harnick.

Harnick pulls Murray into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murray looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray won't allow Harnick to get back to his feet.
Murray looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Harnick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray stands and throws Harnick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murray is trying to ground and pound but Harnick uses the momentary lack of control by Murray to regain half guard.
Murray thows a huge punch but Harnick dodges it nicely.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harnick defending well though.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harnick keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murray wants to control but Harnick is keeping him busy.
Harnick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murray.
Murray wants to pass to mount but Harnick is defending the position.
Murray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harnick's head.
Harnick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murray.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Harnick defends it.
Murray wants to take a breather but Harnick is having none of it.
Murray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Murray 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.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harnick defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harnick is looking to improve his position.
Harnick is holding on to half guard well.
Murray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harnick wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murray is looking to advance position but Harnick won't allow it.
Murray is just content to waste time from the top position. Harnick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Murray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A head kick misses from Harnick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Harnick decides to pull guard.
Murray trying to control but Harnick is working from the bottom.
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray connects with a couple of short punches.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Harnick is keeping the position.
Murray throws a strike but Harnick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murray is trying to keep Harnick in close.
Murray looking to control but Harnick passes into half guard.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Dan Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murray trying to control from the bottom.

Harnick decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a combination that misses
and Harnick counters with a good low kick that Murray was not able to check.

Harnick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murray to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Harnick wriggles free and stands up.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harnick throws a combination that misses
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Murray tries to clinch up but Harnick circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harnick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray throws a right and a left that Harnick avoids nicely.
Shom Harnick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Harnick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harnick showed some decent athleticism there.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.

Harnick stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Murray to get to his feet.
Harnick with a nice cross.
Harnick thuds his shin into the meat of Murray's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Harnick shoots in and bounces Murray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harnick trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harnick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harnick wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shom Harnick 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!

Some wild striking there from Harnick.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Harnick does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harnick.
Harnick throws a low kick but Murray moves out of range easily.

Harnick clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.

Harnick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harnick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnick throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.

Harnick gets a clinch.

Harnick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harnick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Harnick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Murray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harnick to the ground. Murray is now in Harnick's guard.
Harnick is trying to control the position but Murray postures up.
Harnick is really struggling to control Murray but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harnick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murray looking to pass the guard.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Harnick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shom Harnick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harnick feints a jab promting Murray to slip. Harnick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harnick throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.
Murray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harnick.
Harnick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Harnick has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harnick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Harnick breaks the clinch.
Harnick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murray's sensitive parts.
Murray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harnick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Harnick misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Murray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shom Harnick is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Harnick.
A head kick misses from Harnick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Harnick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murray, pushing him back against the cage.

Harnick pulls guard successfully.
Murray trying to control but Harnick is working from the bottom.
Harnick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harnick keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Harnick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shom Harnick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harnick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shom Harnick!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rivera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Push it to the Limit - Rick Ross. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rivera
vs
Belfort

183 cm
29
179 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
175 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Rivera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera catches Belfort with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Rivera tries to score with a low kick but Belfort moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.

Belfort gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belfort lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rivera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belfort has Rivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belfort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivera lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera scores a nice knee to the body.
Belfort looks gassed!
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belfort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belfort takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.

Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rivera has managed to clinch.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
Rivera crunches a lovely knee into Belfort's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Rivera stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rivera.
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera connects with a knee to the head.
Belfort takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee calls for Rivera to work.
Rivera lands an elbow inside.
Rivera lands a nice knee to the body.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belfort's face.
Rivera lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Rivera connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belfort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Rivera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Belfort regains guard.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera thows a big elbow that misses.
Rivera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rivera 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.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rivera works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivera connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivera won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.

Belfort throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rivera escapes and throws Belfort's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera happy to just control the position for now.
Rivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
Rivera lands a few punches from side control.
Rivera in side control lands a decent elbow.
Belfort is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rivera is controlling him well.
Rivera lands some shots froms side control.
Rivera landing strikes.
Belfort trying to remain calm as Rivera controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort pushes Rivera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rivera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera controls the position.
Belfort is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rivera is controlling him well.
Rivera lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Check out the look on Rivera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rivera wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Belfort's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rivera instigates a clinch.
Belfort takes a knee to the side of the body.

Rivera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Belfort regains guard immediately.
Rivera looking to pass the guard.

Belfort looking for subs off his back but Rivera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rivera passes to full mount!
Belfort is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belfort looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera working Belfort over with strikes here.
Rivera with the ground and pound from mount.
Rivera raining down shots from the mount!

Belfort is rocked!
Rivera looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Belfort covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Rivera!
Junior Rivera retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Junior Rivera made sure he mentioned Fight Club Clothing est. 09™, along with how happy he was to win his fight.