SFC16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doctor P - Big Boss. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Morgan
vs
Jones

178 cm
26
185 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenneth Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Jones!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Andrew Jones has been cut.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Morgan.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Morgan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenneth Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgan jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Morgan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.

Jones is rocked!
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Jones staying out of range there.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jones takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Morgan cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenneth Morgan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between PE PE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilijus Petrovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

PE
vs
Petrovas

195 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Amsterdam, PE PE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasilijus Petrovas!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

PE drives through and clinches with Petrovas against the cage.
PE wants to break the clinch but can't.
PE wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrovas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but PE has him pressed against the cage.
Petrovas tries to break the clinch but PE is controlling the position.
PE is struggling to control the position.
PE fails to pull guard.

PE pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
PE utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

PE is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrovas defends well.

PE looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
PE will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrovas throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrovas postures up in PE's guard and throws a big left but PE blocks it.
PE thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Petrovas postures up.
PE trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

PE had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrovas defends it easily.
Petrovas throwing strikes but missing.
Petrovas with a flurry of punches that miss.
PE looking for a sweep. Not yet PE, not yet.
PE is working hard here to advance position.
PE throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
PE is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovas throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrovas stands up over PE, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
PE controls Petrovas momentarily but Petrovas frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrovas is looking to work some ground and pound but PE has wrist control.
PE wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrovas throws a big elbow that misses.
PE wants to stand up but Petrovas is controlling him.
Petrovas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PE swivels though and keeps the full guard.
PE really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovas is looking to work some ground and pound but PE has wrist control.
Petrovas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
PE preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
PE is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petrovas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
PE is trying to keep Petrovas in close.
Petrovas stands up over PE, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
PE preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrovas throwing strikes but missing.
Petrovas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

PE is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
PE utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
PE is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrovas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petrovas is working PE over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petrovas throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovas chips away with some ground and pound.

PE working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovas works over PE with some ground and pound from guard.
PE preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
PE thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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!
Petrovas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrovas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrovas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
PE wants to sweep here but Petrovas controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrovas lands a couple of elbows.
PE has momentary wrist control but Petrovas slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrovas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilijus Petrovas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

PE stalks Petrovas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrovas's face. Petrovas staggers backwards, shaken.
PE fails in his attempt to clinch.
PE keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
PE scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
PE moves in looking to clinch but Petrovas pushes him off.
Petrovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
PE shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovas defends it nicely.
Petrovas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has PE pinned against the cage. PE gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
PE tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrovas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

PE clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PE is trying to force a seperation but Petrovas has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovas tries to break free but PE pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from PE on the inside.
PE is trying to force a seperation but Petrovas has the dominant position.
PE is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
PE is trying to pull guard but Petrovas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PE PE. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on PE's face as he tries to break the clinch.
PE is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrovas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
PE wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
PE has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrovas after a bit of a struggle.
Petrovas has PE pressed against the cage, preventing PE from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Petrovas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
PE PE is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Petrovas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrovas is nestled in close to PE, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
PE blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrovas.
Petrovas throwing shots but PE is blocking nicely.
Petrovas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. PE defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PE throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Petrovas winds up and cracks PE with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
PE striking from the bottom.
Petrovas throwing shots but PE is blocking nicely.
Petrovas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. PE defending well though.
PE tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Petrovas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
PE misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vasilijus Petrovas has got the better of the ground game so far.
PE punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PE on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrovas blocks the strikes from PE.
Petrovas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
PE trying to hold on to Petrovas's head to control him but Petrovas postures up.
PE is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
PE on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrovas blocks the strikes from PE.
PE throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
PE throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Petrovas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petrovas working over PE with some ground and pound. PE looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
PE missing with punches from the bottom.
PE punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PE flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
PE has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrovas is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Petrovas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
PE is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petrovas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Petrovas prevents PE from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrovas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petrovas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrovas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

PE looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petrovas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasilijus Petrovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

PE doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrovas circles away.

Petrovas gets tackled into the cage by PE. PE maintains the clinch.
Petrovas keeps control of PE as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
PE is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrovas has double underhooks.
PE lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
PE is looking to control Petrovas's arms but Petrovas gets an underhook and turns him. Now PE has his back to the cage.
PE lands a right hand.
PE tries to pull guard but Petrovas holds him up against the cage and eventually PE drops back down to his feet.

Petrovas breaks from the clinch.
PE closes the distance but Petrovas moves to the side

and Petrovas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrovas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrovas is looking to control PE's arms but PE gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrovas has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PE is looking for a takedown.
PE has had enough of the clinch but Petrovas keeps him there for the moment.
PE wants to break the clinch but can't.
PE is stalling here.
PE digs a right hand into Petrovas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrovas's gas tank.
PE drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PE PE. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Petrovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
PE tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrovas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
PE is looking to clinch but Petrovas is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

PE has managed to clinch.
Petrovas avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from PE.

Petrovas breaks from the clinch.
Petrovas looks for a takedown but PE sprawls well.

PE closes the distance and clinches.
PE PE has scored more points in the clinch so far.
PE lands a right hand.
PE wants to break free but Petrovas has control.
PE is trying to break the clinch but Petrovas is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PE jumps guard but Petrovas stands there with PE around his waist. PE gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
PE fails to pull the fight into his guard.
PE is trying to break free.

Petrovas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
PE shoots in for a takedown but Petrovas shows good takedown defense.

Petrovas moves into the clinch.
PE is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrovas is defending well for now.

Petrovas breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petrovas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrovas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but PE is avoiding damage well.
PE 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.
PE is looking to reverse the position.
PE is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
PE tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrovas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PE taking a bit of punishment here - Petrovas scoring with strikes.
Petrovas is putting a hurting on PE here, landing some big shots from side control.
Petrovas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear PE down.
Petrovas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PE is pushing Petrovas's head away, looking to escape. Petrovas manages to hold on to the position though.
Petrovas working the head and body with strikes.
PE PE has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilijus Petrovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
PE throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

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 PE PE.
I think Petrovas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vasilijus Petrovas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guillaume Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Audiomachine - Guardians At The Gate as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Leblanc
vs
Gracie

165 cm
27
130 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

177 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Fightworld Formula
-OVERDOSE Factory-

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guillaume Leblanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Leblanc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leblanc to score with a decent uppercut.
Guillaume Leblanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblanc punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Leblanc stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leblanc keeps the fight on the outside.
Leblanc tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leblanc as he jumps to the side.
Leblanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leblanc tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Leblanc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to pull guard but Leblanc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guillaume Leblanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblanc is keeping the position for now.
Leblanc wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leblanc keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Leblanc is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Renzo Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Leblanc pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Leblanc as the two fighters clinch.

Leblanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Leblanc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leblanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Leblanc which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leblanc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Leblanc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leblanc throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leblanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leblanc is looking to clinch.
Leblanc tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.

Leblanc drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Leblanc scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leblanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leblanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

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

Leblanc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Gracie is rocked!
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!
Gracie walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Leblanc swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guillaume Leblanc!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Afraid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Efrain Vera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vera
vs
Price

177 cm
23
199 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

186 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Price!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vera circles away quickly and effectively.
Price looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vera is fending him off so far but Price persists. Nope, Vera circles away and we're back to standing.
Price lands a lovely overhand right.
Price falls off balance throwing a combination

and Vera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vera working over Price with some ground and pound. Price looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Price defending well though.
Price moves into full guard.
Vera won't allow Price to get back to his feet.
Vera throws a big right hand that misses.
Vera stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vera defends it easily.
Vera with a nice head shot there.
Vera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Price's head.
Vera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vera 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is in close to Price's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Price being controlled here, momentarily.
Vera preventing the sweep.
Vera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vera defends well.
Price wants to stand and escape but Vera is having none of it.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vera cracks Price with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera landing some decent shots from guard.
Vera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vera is staying tight to Price's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Vera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vera lands a decent elbow from side control.

Vera is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Price is trying to escape and Vera transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Price is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vera! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Efrain Vera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Van Helder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Van Helder

190 cm
21
315 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Van Helder!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Helder.
Van Helder tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Van Helder throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.

Jones cracks Van Helder with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Helder looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him?

It looks like Marc Van Helder has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Helder wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Helder lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.

It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Van Helder fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jones drops Van Helder with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Helder looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Van Helder is rocked!
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Helder is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Van Helder looks gassed!
Van Helder get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Van Helder stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Jones runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Jones!
A less than humble Mark Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Edson Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry comes to the cage accompanied by Shadow of the Day. Edson Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Perry
vs
Connors

180 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Gilop®

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edson Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitch Connors!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connors tries to clinch there but Perry circles away.

Perry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Connors sprawls well initially but Perry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Perry is just content to waste time from the top position. Connors takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connors keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Connors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connors wants to stand but Perry is controlling the position.
Perry throws a strike but Connors rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Connors controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Perry is looking to stand up but Connors isn't so interested in that idea.
Perry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perry tries to get out of the position.

Connors stands and steps away. Perry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Connors wants to clinch up but Perry keeps it at a distance.

Perry shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Perry is looking to stall here but Connors recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Connors scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Connors slips a jab from Perry.
Perry leaves Connors with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perry looks to land a combination but Connors avoids it well.
Perry throws a hook to the side of Connors's head but Connors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Perry misses the target.
Perry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Connors.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Perry tries to keep at a distance but Connors has taken the fight into the clinch.
Connors lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Connors lands with a light punch inside.
Connors can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
A short left from Connors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Connors struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Perry prevents Connors from breaking the clinch.
Perry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connors has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Perry as the two fighters clinch.
Perry presses Connors against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Connors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connors tries to clinch there but Perry circles away.
Perry fails to land with a series of punches.
Connors looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perry is fending him off so far but Connors persists. Nope, Perry circles away and we're back to standing.
Connors throws a series of punches but Perry moves out of range.
Connors tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Perry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connors is looking to clinch.
Perry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connors wants to clinch.
Connors wants to clinch.
Connors slips a jab and a cross from Perry.
No joy there for Perry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Perry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perry tries to clinch there but Connors circles away.
Connors is looking to clinch but Perry is avoiding it.
Connors is looking to clinch.
Connors tries to close the distance and clinch but Perry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connors shoots in for a double leg but Perry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edson Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Connors.
Perry stuffs the takedown.
Perry throws a series of punches but Connors avoids them all with ease.
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 Edson Perry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Perry wants to clinch up but Connors keeps it at a distance.

Perry clinches with his opponent.
Perry works on Connors's body with a couple of short punches.
Perry can't break the clinch.
Perry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perry tries a body shot but Connors blocks it.
Connors lands with a left to the head.
Connors has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Connors working aggressively here.
Connors tries for a takedown but Perry manages to get underhooks.
Perry is trying to break the clinch but Connors has him pressed against the cage.
Connors using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Connors stops a takedown attempt from Perry.
Connors is trying to stall.
Connors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perry's elbow.
Perry is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connors tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Connors back against the cage.

Connors breaks the clinch.
Perry cracks Connors with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throws a hook but Connors avoids it easily.
Perry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perry.
Nice defenses there by Connors.
Connors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connors blocks a jab.
Connors tries to clinch up but Perry circles away and keeps his distance.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown. Connors tries to sprawl out of it but Perry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connors manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Perry misses.
Connors steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry throws a series of punches but Connors moves out of range.
Connors closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perry circles away.
Edson Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Connors.
Perry throws a series of punches but Connors avoids them all with ease.
Perry is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Connors's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry connects with a right hand. Connors shakes it off.
Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
Perry misses with the combination.
Connors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edson Perry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connors defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perry.
Connors scoring well with a low kick there.
Connors wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Connors scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry is being controlled here.
Connors's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Connors off and has taken his back!
Perry is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Connors. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Connors holding both Perry 's hands and preventing any damage.
The referee is taking a good look at Connors as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Perry!
Connors finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Connors is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perry is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Connors has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Connors!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard.

Connors has his feet on Perry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connors shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perry as he avoids it easily.
Perry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Connors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Edson Perry will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Connors leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perry looks to land a combination but Connors avoids it well.
Connors closes the distance and clinches up with Perry, looking for a takedown. Connors pushes Perry against the cage but Perry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Connors steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Connors tries to clinch but Perry moves out of range.
Perry closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Mitch Connors has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Connors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edson Perry is winning the standup battle so far.
Connors tries to clinch up but Perry circles away and keeps his distance.
Perry cracks Connors with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a few strikes there.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connors looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connors tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connors somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Perry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throws a hook to the side of Connors's head but Connors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connors shoots for a takedown but Perry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edson Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Connors.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt - Perry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perry throws a right hand that Connors ducks under and follows up with a left that Connors also avoids with ease.
Perry scores with a hook to the body. Connors takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Connors is able to avoid easily.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connors feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perry's calf.
Connors looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Perry. Those never looked like landing.
Connors throws a series of punches but Perry avoids them all with ease.
Connors shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a series of strikes that have Connors backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Perry. Those never looked like landing.
Perry tries to bum rush Connors with a series of wild strikes but Connors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Perry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Connors to the mat! Connors manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Perry stands up and waves to Connors to follow him.
Perry tries to land a front kick but Connors steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mitch Connors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Connors decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Connors in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Perry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Connors!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitch Connors!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mitch Connors made sure he mentioned Gilop®, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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 Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm MacKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutzeit's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sobota- Do gory leb. The key to victory for Tomek Gutzeit has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gutzeit
vs
MacKay

187 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm MacKay!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacKay shoots in and gets a takedown into Gutzeit's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tomek Gutzeit!
After winning the bout, Tomek Gutzeit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trail Deathy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trail Deathy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Walters
vs
Deathy

180 cm
20
177 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

183 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

.: AFFAKETIΘN :.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trail Deathy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters doesn't manage to clinch there - Deathy circles away.

Walters has Deathy up against the cage in a clinch.
Deathy blocks an elbow strike from Walters.
Deathy is trying to push Walters away but Walters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deathy's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walters.
Deathy blocks an elbow strike from Walters.
Walters throws an elbow that misses.
Deathy avoids the elbow strike from Walters, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walters throws an elbow but misses.
Walters misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Deathy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walters throws an elbow but misses.
Deathy is trying to push Walters away but Walters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deathy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walters throws an elbow but misses.
Walters is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deathy is keeping busy.
Walters misses with an elbow over the top.
Deathy wants to get back to striking at distance but Walters won't allow it.
Walters lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Deathy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deathy blocks an elbow strike.
Deathy is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Walters.
Deathy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deathy dodges an elbow strike from Walters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deathy's brow.

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

Walters gets a takedown into half guard.

Deathy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.

Walters 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.

Deathy looking for submissions off his back.

Deathy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deathy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Walters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deathy has managed to free his arm - good work.

Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Walters seems content to control.

Walters is looking for a kimura but Deathy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
Walters is looking to stall here but Deathy recovers full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Deathy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.
Walters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Walters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Deathy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters wants to stand but Deathy is controlling his posture from full guard.

Deathy working for a triangle but Walters defends it easily.
Walters pushing down on Deathy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Deathy looking for submissions off his back.

Walters 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters trying to mount his opponent but Deathy defends it.

Walters is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathy trying to control from the bottom.

Deathy looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deathy tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Deathy misses with a kick to the body
and Walters counters with a right hand to the body.

Walters has closed the distance and engaged Deathy in a clinch.
Deathy is trying to break the clinch but Walters has him pressed against the cage.
Walters lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walters throws an elbow but misses.
Walters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walters lands a damaging elbow.
Deathy wants to get back to striking at distance but Walters won't allow it.
Walters throws an elbow that misses.
Walters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walters misses with an elbow over the top.
Deathy avoids the elbow strike from Walters, against the cage.
Walters throws an elbow that misses.
Walters lands a nice elbow.
Deathy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deathy blocks the elbow strike.
Deathy blocks an elbow strike.
Walters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deathy can't break the clinch.
Deathy tries to circle away but Walters has him pinned against the cage.
Deathy avoids a wild elbow strike from Walters.
Deathy blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walters pushes off an throws an elbow but Deathy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deathy avoids the elbow strike from Walters, against the cage.
Deathy has had enough of the clinch but Walters keeps him there for the moment.

Deathy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walters moves out of range as Deathy throws a body kick.
Walters wants to clinch.
Deathy throws a sloppy head kick and Walters moves out of range easily.
Deathy is breathing heavily.

Walters clinches up with Deathy and pushes him back against the cage.
Deathy avoids a wild elbow strike from Walters.
Walters misses with an elbow strike.
Deathy blocks the elbow strike.
Walters lands an elbow inside.
Deathy working hard to break the clinch.
Walters lands an elbow inside.
Deathy blocks an elbow strike.
Walters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Trail Deathy has been cut.
Deathy takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathy blocks an elbow strike.
Walters lands an elbow just above Deathy 's eye.
Walters keeps control of Deathy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walters throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters has Deathy pressed against the cage, preventing Deathy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walters throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Deathy breaks from the clinch.
Deathy lands with a kick to the temple. Walters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walters tries to clinch up.
Walters tries to clinch up but Deathy circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Walters.
Deathy throws a wild body kick that Walters sees coming a mile off.
Walters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walters moves out of range as Deathy throws a body kick.
Walters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deathy avoids it really well and circles away.
Deathy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walters tries to clinch up but Deathy circles away and keeps his distance.
Deathy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walters.
Deathy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deathy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Walters darts in and clinches Deathy up against the cage.
Walters throws an elbow but it misses.
Walters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Walters here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Deathy tries to circle away but Walters has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walters throws an elbow but misses.
Deathy dodges an elbow strike from Walters.
Walters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deathy's efforts to push away.
Deathy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Walters.
Deathy dodges an elbow strike from Walters.
Walters pushes off an throws an elbow but Deathy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deathy is looking to break free of the clinch but Walters has double underhooks.
Walters lands an elbow that stopped Deathy in his tracks for a moment.
Walters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathy takes an elbow to the temple.

Deathy breaks from the clinch.
Walters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deathy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deathy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deathy throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deathy is looking to chop away at Walters's legs.
Deathy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walters lands a nice looking body shot.

Walters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deathy blocks an elbow strike from Walters.
Walters keeps control of Deathy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walters misses with an elbow strike.
Walters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walters throws an elbow but misses.
Deathy blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Walters to work.
Deathy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walters lands an elbow inside.
Walters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deathy's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Walters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trail Deathy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Deathy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deathy keeps the fight on the outside.
Deathy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deathy misses with a head kick.
Walters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deathy swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Walters drives through with a takedown into guard.

Walters drops back looking for a leg! Deathy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deathy manages to kick Walters off! Walters jumps back into Deathy's guard.
Walters throwing strikes from guard but Deathy blocks nicely.
Walters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Deathy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walters is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Deathy.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Deathy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Walters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deathy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters tries to move into full mount but can't pass Deathy's legs.
Deathy is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Deathy is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.

Walters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deathy, who protects the arm well.
Walters misses with the ground and pound.
Deathy regains half guard, as Walters was trying to land strikes.

Walters is working for a kimura but Deathy is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deathy defending well though.

Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Deathy is defending well.
Deathy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walters.
Walters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Deathy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deathy is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Deathy gets full guard.
Walters throws an elbow that misses. Deathy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walters's guard. Nice move by Deathy!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Deathy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Deathy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Walters trying to control but Deathy is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters wants to control from the top but Deathy keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deathy looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathy, not yet.
Deathy keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Joe Walters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walters is looking to work some ground and pound but Deathy has wrist control.
Walters looking to pass the guard.

Walters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deathy's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Walters clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Trail Deathy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Walters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deathy on his heels. He'll look to pass Deathy's guard now, I'm sure.

Walters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deathy dives on top into guard.

Walters is looking to sinch up a triangle. Deathy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Walters's body to avoid the submission. Walters has instead reached around Deathy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Walters arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Walters!
Joe Walters decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBron James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

James
vs
Rodriguez

225 cm
27
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, LeBron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louis Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
James shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Rodriguez drives through and clinches with James against the cage.

Rodriguez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodriguez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
James thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
James lands strikes from half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to full guard here but James has managed to pass to side control instead.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rodriguez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez's hands, connecting with Rodriguez's forehead.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez trying to control here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Rodriguez gets full guard.
James postures up.
James cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a couple of digs.
James is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeBron James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Rodriguez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rodriguez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodriguez sneaks back into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to full guard here but James has managed to pass to side control instead.
James misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
James drops an elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
James prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
LeBron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
James drops an elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.

Rodriguez gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but fails miserably

and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rodriguez is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodriguez wants to control but James passes into side.
James working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeBron James dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rodriguez tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by James.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.

Rodriguez working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James preventing the sweep.
James is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James lands a couple of elbows.
James wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
James with a nice head shot there.
James scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
Louis Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James postures up.
James landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeBron James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
LeBron James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeBron James!

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FIGHT
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