PCLA 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Jones
vs
Kurracon

198 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
29
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yousaf Kurracon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones with a hook.
Kurracon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Kurracon improves position.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurracon avoids it.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurracon as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kurracon is controlling him.
Kurracon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurracon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurracon has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries a body shot but Kurracon blocks it.
Jones wants to stall.
Kurracon avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Kurracon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jim Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yousaf Kurracon.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurracon has him pressed against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kurracon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kurracon misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurracon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurracon. Kurracon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurracon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Jones clinches.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Kurracon is blocking nicely.
Kurracon is looking for a takedown.
Kurracon has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurracon has double underhooks.
Kurracon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Kurracon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurracon tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurracon blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kurracon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.

Oooh a lovely combination from Jones sends Kurracon down but not out. Jones dives into side control looking to finish.

Kurracon is rocked!

It looks like Yousaf Kurracon has been cut.
Kurracon looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurracon, who protects the arm well.
Kurracon is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones trying to control the action but Kurracon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yousaf Kurracon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurracon seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones throws a head kick but Kurracon moves out of range.
Kurracon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries to clinch but Kurracon moves out of range.
Kurracon throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Kurracon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurracon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a body shot.
Yousaf Kurracon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a right and another and another! Kurracon is in big trouble! Jones lands again and this time it's lights out for Kurracon! A quality knockout there for Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Jones!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolbee VonStreudal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VonStreudal comes into the arena with Oompa Loompa blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

VonStreudal
vs
Bak

193 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolbee VonStreudal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

VonStreudal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bak defends it easily.
Bak trying to control but VonStreudal is working from the bottom.

VonStreudal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bak defends it easily.
Bak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bak wants to control from the top but VonStreudal keeps moving.
VonStreudal striking off his back but it's not causing Bak any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bak stands up and waves to VonStreudal to follow him.

Bak moves into the clinch.

Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

VonStreudal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bak defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bak trying to control but VonStreudal is working from the bottom.

Bak stands and steps away. VonStreudal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
VonStreudal fails with the takedown.

Bak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. VonStreudal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two 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!
Bak wants to lay and pray for a moment but VonStreudal keeps working.
Bak tries to move to mount but VonStreudal blocks the move with his legs.
VonStreudal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bak advances nicely into full mount.

Bak stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
VonStreudal is breathing heavily.

Bak scores with a takedown into VonStreudal's guard.

Bak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
VonStreudal ducks right into an uppercut from Bak.
VonStreudal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Bak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonStreudal dodges the punch combination from Bak.

Bak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
VonStreudal is not content to let Bak control the position.
VonStreudal wants to control but Bak is keeping busy.

Bak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and VonStreudal defends it well.
Bak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Bak is working for a kimura but VonStreudal is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, VonStreudal has managed to free his arm - good work.
VonStreudal is refusing to be controlled, as Bak sits in half guard.

VonStreudal actively working from the bottom here.

Bak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bak postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for VonStreudal to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
VonStreudal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bak stalling against the cage.

Bak tightens his grip and picks VonStreudal up, before dumping him to the ground. VonStreudal manages to land in guard.

VonStreudal is working an open guard so Bak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bak tries to clinch but VonStreudal moves out of range.
VonStreudal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
VonStreudal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bak swivels and escapes.
VonStreudal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bak is trying hard to land a takedown here. VonStreudal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

VonStreudal tries to sprawl but Bak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VonStreudal wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak is controlling the pace.

Bak seems to be looking for submissions.
Bak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jong Bak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bak works his way into full mount!
VonStreudal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bak tries to control but VonStreudal wriggling away.
Bak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonStreudal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bak stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice shot lands for Bak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as VonStreudal sprawls well. VonStreudal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bak gets slowly back to his feet.
Bak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
VonStreudal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bak throws a series of punches but VonStreudal moves out of range.
Jong Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bak clobbers VonStreudal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolbee VonStreudal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from VonStreudal enables Bak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. VonStreudal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

VonStreudal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bak trying to control the position from guard on top but VonStreudal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bak is stalling in the full guard.

Jong Bak has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Bak forces VonStreudal back against the cage and clinches.
VonStreudal is trying to drag Bak to the mat but Bak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bolbee VonStreudal. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Bak lands an impressive looking overhand right. VonStreudal doesn't seem phased though.
VonStreudal walks into a stiff left hand from Bak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak lunges at VonStreudal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by VonStreudal's hand.
VonStreudal shoots in looking for a takedown. Bak tries to sprawl out of it but VonStreudal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bak cracks VonStreudal with an open hand slap.
Bak thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jong Bak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

VonStreudal gets caught flat footed, as Bak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
VonStreudal tries to land a sweep but no joy.

VonStreudal has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bak doesn't defend quickly enough and VonStreudal has managed to lock this one up! Can Bak escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to VonStreudal on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bolbee VonStreudal!
A victorious Bolbee VonStreudal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Dossier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Lee (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!

Dossier
vs
Lee

185 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Dossier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hong Lee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dossier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.

Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dossier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Dossier's guard.
Lee wants to stand but Dossier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee distracts Dossier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dossier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee tries to stand but Dossier is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dossier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dossier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lee looking to improve position, pressing down on Dossier's thigh with his hand. Dossier seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lee paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lee's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dossier picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Dossier!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Fesenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Fesenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fesenko
vs
Rabban

183 cm
20
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Fesenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beast Rabban!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fesenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Rabban darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fesenko is looking to escape.
Rabban trying to control the action but Fesenko is working from the bottom.
Fesenko wants to get back to his feet.
Fesenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fesenko won't allow Rabban to pass to mount.

Rabban is working for a kimura but Fesenko is defending it quite comfortably.

Fesenko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rabban misses with a takedown
and Fesenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rabban's knee momentarily.

Fesenko gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fesenko avoiding damage.
Fesenko misses with a knee to the head.
Fesenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rabban is trying to pull guard but Fesenko has him pressed against the cage.
Fesenko stalling.
Fesenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Fesenko taking a breather.
Fesenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rabban's defenses.

It looks like Beast Rabban has been cut.
Fesenko lands an elbow that stopped Rabban in his tracks for a moment.
Fesenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabban is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sergey Fesenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Rabban.
Rabban has Fesenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fesenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fesenko tries to land a knee to the head but Rabban blocks with his arms.
Fesenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rabban's defenses.
Fesenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fesenko tries to land a knee to the head but Rabban blocks with his arms.
Fesenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rabban is looking for a takedown.
Fesenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fesenko lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fesenko is stalling here.
Fesenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fesenko.
Rabban avoiding damage as Fesenko throws knees to the body.
Fesenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fesenko lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rabban tries to pull guard but Fesenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Rabban drops back down to his feet.
Fesenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rabban up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabban avoids a wild elbow strike from Fesenko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rabban as Fesenko tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Fesenko.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sergey Fesenko.
Fesenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fesenko closes the distance and clinches.
Rabban being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Fesenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beast Rabban's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fesenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fesenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fesenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fesenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fesenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fesenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fesenko throws a head kick but Rabban moves out of range.
Fesenko moves out of range of the body kick from Rabban.
Fesenko thumps Rabban with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fesenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fesenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fesenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabban thows a body shot but no joy.
Fesenko throws a head kick but Rabban moves out of range.
Rabban takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rabban takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fesenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rabban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fesenko swivels and escapes.
Rabban blocks a head kick by Fesenko.
Rabban throws a push kick but Fesenko slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Fesenko.
Fesenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rabban takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sergey Fesenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fesenko tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fesenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fesenko lands a head kick!
Rabban tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rabban with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fesenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fesenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fesenko is trying to stall.
Fesenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabban tries to pull guard but Fesenko won't allow it.
Sergey Fesenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Rabban.
Fesenko slows down the pace here.
Fesenko trying to stall but Rabban improves his position.
Rabban avoids the elbow strike from Fesenko, against the cage.
Fesenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabban is looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fesenko lands an elbow that stopped Rabban in his tracks for a moment.
Fesenko crunches a lovely knee into Rabban's ribcage.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fesenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Fesenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beast Rabban's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fesenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fesenko stuffs the takedown.

Fesenko rushes Rabban and presses him up against the cage.
Rabban is trying to pull guard but Fesenko has him pressed against the cage.
Fesenko lands an elbow inside.
Fesenko lands an elbow just above Rabban 's eye.

Rabban successfully pulls guard.
Fesenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rabban is proving hard to escape from.

Fesenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Fesenko clinches up with Rabban and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fesenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rabban is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sergey Fesenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Rabban.
Fesenko lands an elbow inside that Rabban shrugs off.
Fesenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rabban goes for a takedown attempt but Fesenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fesenko tries to clinch but Rabban is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fesenko throws a sloppy head kick and Rabban moves out of range easily.
Fesenko throws a head kick but Rabban moves out of range.
Fesenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rabban will feel that in the morning.
Fesenko misses with a head kick.
Rabban doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fesenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Rabban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fesenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rabban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fesenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fesenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rabban. That did some damage!
Fesenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fesenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beast Rabban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fesenko.
Sergey Fesenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fesenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabban keeps the fight on the outside.
Fesenko tries to clinch but Rabban moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fesenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fesenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fesenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Fesenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Fesenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around?
Rabban on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fesenko. That's going to slow Rabban down.
A head kick misses from Fesenko.
Sergey Fesenko is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fesenko blocks a head kick by Rabban.
Sergey Fesenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rabban stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fesenko.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Fesenko!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Natan Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Dickface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota- Rusz dupsko na marsz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grygiel
vs
Dickface

194 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natan Grygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Dickface!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickface throws a lazy right hand but Grygiel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grygiel misses with a takedown attempt - Dickface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Dickface misses.
Decent striking displayed by Dickface there.
Dickface throws a hook but Grygiel blocks it.

Grygiel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dickface's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grygiel trying to control but Dickface is working from the bottom.

Dickface looking for a guillotine here but Grygiel defends easily.
Grygiel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grygiel content to stall in guard here.
Grygiel wants to control from the top but Dickface keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Natan Grygiel just wasn't active enough.
Dickface throws out a loose jab but Grygiel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mr Dickface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grygiel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grygiel stopping the sweep attempt from Dickface.

Dickface escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grygiel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grygiel pushes down on Dickface's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Grygiel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dickface sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grygiel wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickface is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grygiel prevents Dickface from improving his position.

Grygiel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickface doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grygiel.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grygiel is working for a submission of some sort.
Grygiel works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Natan Grygiel!
Natan Grygiel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

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

Bader
vs
Matyushenko

188 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Sport Science 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Bader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitri Matyushenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matyushenko dives in and scores a takedown into Bader 's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matyushenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matyushenko is controlling him.
Matyushenko postures up in Bader 's guard and throws a big left but Bader blocks it.
Matyushenko postures up in Bader 's guard and throws a big left but Bader blocks it.
Matyushenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matyushenko throwing strikes from guard but Bader blocks nicely.
Matyushenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matyushenko won't allow Bader to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader has momentary wrist control but Matyushenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Bader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matyushenko.
Matyushenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matyushenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bader wants to stand and escape but Matyushenko is having none of it.
Matyushenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bader tries to get out of the position.
Bader wants to get back to his feet but Matyushenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matyushenko works over Bader with some ground and pound from guard.

Bader has his feet on Matyushenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matyushenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader shoots in looking for a takedown. Matyushenko tries to sprawl out of it but Bader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matyushenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matyushenko leaves Bader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Matyushenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bader circles away.

Matyushenko has taken the fight to the clinch.

Matyushenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Matyushenko trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.
Bader wants to stand up but Matyushenko is controlling him.
Bader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
Matyushenko throwing strikes from guard but Bader blocks nicely.
Matyushenko stands up over Bader , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matyushenko lands a couple of elbows.
Matyushenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matyushenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matyushenko cracks Bader with a solid left hand.
Matyushenko postures up and lands a big shot to Bader 's brow.
Matyushenko passes Bader 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader has hold of Matyushenko's hands but Matyushenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matyushenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matyushenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matyushenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Bader kicks off Matyushenko and gets to his feet.
Matyushenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Matyushenko shoots in and bounces Bader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matyushenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bader 's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matyushenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matyushenko is in close to Bader 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matyushenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Bader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matyushenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matyushenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
Bader shoots in looking for a takedown. Matyushenko tries to sprawl out of it but Bader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matyushenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bader shoots for a double leg takedown but Matyushenko sprawls well. He's pushed Bader 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matyushenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matyushenko wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bader fails to land the takedown.
Bader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matyushenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bader somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bader .

Bader gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matyushenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matyushenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matyushenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Matyushenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matyushenko throwing strikes but missing.
Matyushenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matyushenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matyushenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matyushenko passes Bader 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matyushenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bader is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Matyushenko connects with a nice short shot to Bader 's temple.
Matyushenko winds up and cracks Bader with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matyushenko is nestled in close to Bader , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Matyushenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bader pushes Matyushenko off looking to stand but Matyushenko dives back in and keeps control.
Matyushenko drops an elbow to the side of Bader 's head.
Matyushenko working over Bader with some ground and pound. Bader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Matyushenko there.
Matyushenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Matyushenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matyushenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matyushenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko winds up and cracks Bader with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matyushenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matyushenko is nestled in close to Bader , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Matyushenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matyushenko slips a nice elbow through Bader 's hands, connecting with Bader 's forehead.
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!
Matyushenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Matyushenko wants to pass to mount but Bader is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matyushenko lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matyushenko works his way into side control.
Matyushenko is working Bader over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matyushenko working the head and body with strikes.
Matyushenko grinds an elbow into Bader 's temple.
Matyushenko scoring with punches from side control.
Bader taking a bit of punishment here - Matyushenko scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Bader is rocked!
Bader is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matyushenko connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Bader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Matyushenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Matyushenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Bader seems to have got his legs back now.
Bader defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matyushenko.

Bader shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matyushenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bader .
Bader stops Matyushenko from getting back to his feet.

Matyushenko pushes Bader off and gets back to his feet.

Matyushenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Matyushenko thows a huge punch but Bader dodges it nicely.
Matyushenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matyushenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matyushenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matyushenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matyushenko wants to take a breather but Bader is having none of it.
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matyushenko wants to control but Bader is keeping him busy.
Matyushenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bader kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bader pushes Matyushenko off looking to stand but Matyushenko dives back in and keeps control.
Matyushenko working the head and body with strikes.
Matyushenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matyushenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matyushenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Matyushenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matyushenko working Bader over with strikes.
Matyushenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader pushes Matyushenko off but Matyushenko dives into side control.
Matyushenko trying to control the position but Bader is working away.
Matyushenko lands a few punches from side control.
Matyushenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Matyushenko landing strikes.
Matyushenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Bader takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matyushenko in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bader looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Matyushenko turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Matyushenko!
Dmitri Matyushenko gave a mention to Sport Science Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Rutten
vs
Kharitonov

186 cm
22
206 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mooney Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Serg Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutten.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharitonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Kharitonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Kharitonov counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutten doesn't seem bothered though.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharitonov.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Kharitonov saw it coming and moves away.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutten.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws a combination that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a three punch combo that has Rutten backing up. Rutten nods at Kharitonov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kharitonov lands a two punch combo.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kharitonov lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kharitonov forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches.
Kharitonov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten tries a knee to the head but Kharitonov blocks it.
Kharitonov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov throws a knee to the head but misses.

Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten walks into a stiff left hand from Kharitonov.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kharitonov manages to avoid it.
Rutten misses with the combination.
Kharitonov misses with a straight left.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Kharitonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kharitonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutten throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kharitonov counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Kharitonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Kharitonov counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Good leg kick by Kharitonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kharitonov wants to clinch.
Rutten misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kharitonov!
Rutten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kharitonov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Kharitonov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kharitonov working aggressively here.
Kharitonov leaning against his opponent.
Kharitonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kharitonov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rutten up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kharitonov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharitonov is just out of range.
Mooney Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharitonov is just out of range.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutten throws a combination that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a nice body shot.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kharitonov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kharitonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutten throws a right hand that Kharitonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kharitonov also avoids with ease.
Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kharitonov connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov lands with a hook. Rutten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharitonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Serg Kharitonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kharitonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kharitonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kharitonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Kharitonov scores with a four punch combination!
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kharitonov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov with a jab.
A left lands for Kharitonov.

Rutten is rocked!
Rutten gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kharitonov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serg Kharitonov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Neguera
vs
Freeman

205 cm
26
219 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
218 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Gilop®
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabricio Neguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neguera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Neguera is avoiding it.

Freeman darts in and clinches Neguera up against the cage.
Freeman tries for a takedown. No joy.

Freeman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Freeman manages to end up in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neguera throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Neguera throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Neguera is looking for a sweep.
Neguera can't do much from the bottom here.
Neguera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Freeman's best efforts.

Freeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Neguera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neguera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neguera is defending against the submission attempts here by Freeman.

Neguera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman is working for a kimura but Neguera is defending it quite comfortably.

Neguera looking for submissions off his back.
Neguera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freeman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freeman's back!
Neguera 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.
Neguera is hanging on to Freeman's back as he tries to escape.

Neguera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Freeman is trying to defend against the choke here but Neguera has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Neguera Tightens the hold and Freeman taps out furiously! Neguera displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabricio Neguera!