V.O.G 20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volodya Dikiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Gubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Gubin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dikiy
vs
Gubin

170 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
249 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Volodya Dikiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Gubin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dikiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gubin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dikiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Gubin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dikiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gubin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dikiy sprawls well. Dikiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gubin gets slowly back to his feet.
Volodya Dikiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Gubin.
Dikiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gubin shoots in and drives through. Dikiy sprawls well.

Dikiy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gubin, pushing him back against the cage.
Dikiy stops a takedown attempt from Gubin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dikiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dikiy can't break the clinch.
Dikiy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gubin has him pressed against the cage.
Dikiy prevents the takedown attempt.
Gubin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dikiy's efforts to push away.
Dikiy tries to circle away but Gubin has him pinned against the cage.

Gubin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dikiy regains guard immediately.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dikiy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dikiy keeping full guard, as Gubin tries to pass.
Dikiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dikiy tries to get out of the position.
Dikiy is looking to stand up but Gubin isn't so interested in that idea.
Dikiy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dikiy keeping moving, preventing Gubin from controlling successfully.
Gubin won't allow Dikiy to get back to his feet.

Gubin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gubin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gubin is pushing down on Dikiy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dikiy is fighting to maintain full guard but Gubin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dikiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dikiy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dikiy is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gubin seems to be working for a kimura but Dikiy defends the submission attempt.

Gubin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dikiy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gubin has cracked it and Dikiy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gubin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Gubin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yura Dobko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaurbek Papanaishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaurbek Papanaishvili told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dobko
vs
Papanaishvili

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yura Dobko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zaurbek Papanaishvili!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papanaishvili scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dobko looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Papanaishvili scores with a nice head shot.
Dobko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Papanaishvili tries to avoid it but Dobko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Papanaishvili to the ground. Papanaishvili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Papanaishvili closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dobko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Papanaishvili working the body and head with strikes.
Papanaishvili looks up at the clock and then as Dobko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Papanaishvili smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papanaishvili lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dobko down.

Dobko is rocked!
Papanaishvili tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Papanaishvili tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Papanaishvili throws an elbow but Dobko slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Papanaishvili tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Papanaishvili has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Papanaishvili misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dobko struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Papanaishvili crashes against the mat.
Papanaishvili is chipping away with strikes.
Papanaishvili landing a few strikes.

Papanaishvili looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dobko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Papanaishvili is putting a hurting on Dobko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dobko parries the strikes from Papanaishvili easily there. Papanaishvili is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dobko to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papanaishvili throws an elbow but Dobko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dobko taking a bit of punishment here - Papanaishvili scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Papanaishvili.
Papanaishvili misses with the ground and pound.

Papanaishvili looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Papanaishvili working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Papanaishvili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dobko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dobko wants to get back to his feet but Papanaishvili drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papanaishvili postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Papanaishvili cracks Dobko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Papanaishvili landing strikes.
Papanaishvili grinds an elbow into Dobko's temple.

Papanaishvili thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Papanaishvili wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dobko, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dobko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaurbek Papanaishvili dominated that round.
That's time! Dobko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Papanaishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Papanaishvili.

Papanaishvili dives in and scores a takedown into Dobko's guard.
Papanaishvili wants to pass the guard but Dobko is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papanaishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papanaishvili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaurbek Papanaishvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Papanaishvili has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dobko is proving hard to escape from.
Papanaishvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Papanaishvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Papanaishvili working some strikes from top position.
Papanaishvili is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobko has wrist control.
Papanaishvili scoring with some ground and pound.
Papanaishvili is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobko has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papanaishvili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papanaishvili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Papanaishvili with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papanaishvili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Papanaishvili throwing strikes but missing.
Papanaishvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobko is keeping the position for now.
Papanaishvili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Papanaishvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papanaishvili postures up in Dobko's guard and throws a big left but Dobko blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papanaishvili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papanaishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papanaishvili wants to pass the guard but Dobko is keeping the position.
Papanaishvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Papanaishvili prevents Dobko from getting back to his feet.
Papanaishvili with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dobko keeping full guard, as Papanaishvili tries to pass.
Papanaishvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papanaishvili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Papanaishvili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Papanaishvili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papanaishvili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papanaishvili throws a strike but Dobko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dobko stopping the sweep attempt from Papanaishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dobko drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dobko as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Papanaishvili screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dobko! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yura Dobko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikki Basaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bla Blub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basaev comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. Mikki Basaev had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 158.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Mikki Basaev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Basaev
vs
Blub

165 cm
21
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikki Basaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bla Blub!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blub scores with a takedown into Basaev's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blub throws a big right hand that misses.
Blub wants to control from the top but Basaev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blub is looking to work some ground and pound but Basaev has wrist control.
Blub trying to control but Basaev is working from the bottom.
Basaev has control of Blub's left arm, preventing Blub from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bla Blub wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blub motions for Basaev to come forward. Blub throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bla Blub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blub lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Basaev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Blub!
Basaev is breathing heavily.

Basaev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blub is surviving well by controlling Basaev's body position as best he can.
Blub is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basaev punching from mount but Blub doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Basaev has control of Blub's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blub regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Basaev is working for a guillotine from mount but Blub frees his head quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blub tries to lock up and control but Basaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Basaev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blub turns into him and now he's in Basaev's guard.
Blub throws a big elbow that misses.
Blub throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Basaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blub working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blub trying to control the position from guard on top but Basaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blub looking to sit in guard and control but Basaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Basaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blub manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Basaev has Blub in his guard.
Blub stopping the sweep attempt from Basaev.
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 Mikki Basaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikki Basaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Blub chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Blub gets a takedown into half guard.
Blub throwing shots but Basaev is blocking nicely.
Basaev wants to control but Blub is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Basaev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blub.
Blub trying to control but Basaev is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blub throws an elbow that misses. Basaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blub's guard. Nice move by Basaev!
Basaev pushing down on Blub's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blub is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blub knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blub trying to control from the bottom.

Basaev is looking for a kimura here.
Blub trying to get back to full guard but Basaev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basaev wants to control the pace but Blub is squirming around nicely.
Basaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blub is working to get back to half guard.

Basaev has isolated one of Blub's arms. Blub looking to fight him off but Basaev twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikki Basaev!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikki Basaev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gusandall Ingunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kudinov comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. Ingunn has chosen Darkcore as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gusandall Ingunn enters the cage!

Kudinov
vs
Ingunn

170 cm
25
141 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Kudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gusandall Ingunn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kudinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kudinov fails to land with a series of punches.

Ingunn gets a clinch.
Ingunn effectively controlling the action here.

Ingunn jumps into guard, dragging Kudinov to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kudinov is looking to stand up but Ingunn won't let him.
Kudinov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ingunn holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Kudinov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ingunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ingunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrew Kudinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ingunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kudinov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kudinov scores with a one two! Ingunn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kudinov misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ingunn gets a clinch.

Kudinov manages to break the clinch.
Ingunn misses with a takedown attempt - Kudinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ingunn shoots for a takedown but Kudinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kudinov lands a jab to the nose.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ingunn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Ingunn.
Ingunn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Ingunn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kudinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kudinov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ingunn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ingunn 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.
Kudinov is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kudinov wants to get back to his feet but Ingunn drags him back down.
Kudinov defending against the ground and pound.

Ingunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kudinov stops Ingunn from passing to mount.
Ingunn landing a few strikes.
Ingunn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kudinov prevents Ingunn from moving into mount.
Ingunn is putting a hurting on Kudinov here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ingunn swings around for an armbar but Kudinov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ingunn's guard.
Kudinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ingunn controlling Kudinov's posture.
Ingunn has a closed guard, preventing Kudinov from standing up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ingunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gusandall Ingunn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ingunn moves into range and clinches up with Kudinov.
Kudinov is trying to break free.
Ingunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kudinov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kudinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Ingunn has double underhooks.
Kudinov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ingunn's efforts to push away.
Ingunn wants a takedown.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch but Ingunn keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kudinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.

Ingunn clinches up against the cage.

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

Ingunn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kudinov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ingunn is in Kudinov's guard.
Ingunn with a nice head shot there.

Ingunn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kudinov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kudinov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kudinov!
Kudinov wants to stand but Ingunn is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ingunn is trying to get back to half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Kudinov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A punch combination from Kudinov misses.
Ingunn throws a right hand that Kudinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kudinov also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ingunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kudinov throws a right and a left that Ingunn avoids nicely.
Ingunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kudinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kudinov as Ingunn shoots in.
Ingunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kudinov but Kudinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ingunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ingunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kudinov as he avoids it easily.
Kudinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Kudinov. No joy for Ingunn on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ingunn misses with a double jab.
Ingunn is breathing heavily.
Ingunn tries for a takedown but Kudinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gusandall Ingunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ingunn closes the distance and clinches up with Kudinov, looking for a takedown. Ingunn pushes Kudinov against the cage but Kudinov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ingunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ingunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kudinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ingunn controls his hands.
Ingunn prevents Kudinov from breaking the clinch.
Kudinov tries to circle away but Ingunn has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kudinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ingunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kudinov walks away with a smile on his face. Ingunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.
Ingunn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kudinov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ingunn somewhat.
Ingunn lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kudinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ingunn doesn't seem phased though.
Kudinov tries to bum rush Ingunn with a series of wild strikes but Ingunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ingunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kudinov as he jumps to the side.
Ingunn connects with a high kick.
Ingunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ingunn scores with a takedown into Kudinov's guard.
Ingunn prevents Kudinov from getting back to his feet.
Ingunn postures up in Kudinov's guard and throws a big left but Kudinov blocks it.
Kudinov trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kudinov is keeping the position for now.
Kudinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kudinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kudinov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kudinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ingunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kudinov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ingunn has gone for a leg lock! Kudinov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ingunn's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ingunn is proving hard to escape from.
Gusandall Ingunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Kudinov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Ingunn closes the distance and pushes Kudinov back into the cage.
Kudinov is trying to push Ingunn away but Ingunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kudinov is trying to break free.
Ingunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrew Kudinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kudinov is trying to push Ingunn away but Ingunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ingunn has Kudinov pressed against the cage, preventing Kudinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kudinov scores with a shot to the side of Ingunn's head.
Ingunn has Kudinov pressed against the cage, preventing Kudinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ingunn has Kudinov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kudinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gusandall Ingunn.
I've got Ingunn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gusandall Ingunn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artyom Damkovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksey Markov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Damkovski
vs
Markov

185 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artyom Damkovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Markov rushes Damkovski and presses him up against the cage.
Damkovski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Markov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markov lands a head shot.

It looks like Artyom Damkovski has been cut.

Markov pushes Damkovski up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Markov moves into the clinch successfully.
Markov misses with a hook to the ribs.

Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Markov moves into the clinch.

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

Markov forces Damkovski back against the cage and clinches.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Markov rushes Damkovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Damkovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Markov manages to break the clinch.
Damkovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.

Markov moves into the clinch.
Markov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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

Markov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Damkovski, pushing him back against the cage.
Markov tries a body shot but Damkovski blocks it.

Markov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Markov closes the distance and clinches.

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

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

Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Markov clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markov manages to break the clinch.

Markov moves into the clinch.

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

Markov forces Damkovski back against the cage and clinches.

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

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

Markov manages to break the clinch.

Markov darts in and clinches Damkovski up against the cage.

Markov manages to break the clinch.

Markov moves into range and clinches up with Damkovski.
Markov lands a body shot.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Markov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

Markov forces Damkovski back against the cage and clinches.

Markov breaks the clinch.

Markov rushes Damkovski and presses him up against the cage.

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

Markov has closed the distance and engaged Damkovski in a clinch.

Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markov scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Markov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Markov manages to break the clinch.

Markov drives through and clinches with Damkovski against the cage.

Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aleksey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

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

Markov rushes Damkovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damkovski walks into a straight right hand from Markov.

Markov has taken the fight to the clinch.

Markov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Markov moves into the clinch.

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

Markov has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artyom Damkovski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Markov clinches with his opponent.

Markov breaks from the clinch.

Markov takes the fight into the clinch.

Markov breaks from the clinch.

Markov drives through and clinches with Damkovski against the cage.

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

Markov closes the distance and clinches.

Markov breaks from the clinch.
Damkovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Markov moves into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Markov closes the distance and pushes Damkovski back into the cage.

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

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

Damkovski is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Markov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oh Damkovski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Markov stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Damkovski gets tackled into the cage by Markov. Markov maintains the clinch.

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

Markov closes the distance and clinches.

Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damkovski circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Markov. Damkovski falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Markov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksey Markov!
A very excited looking Aleksey Markov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Gudini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - Ready for War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Waters
vs
Gudini

190 cm
30
163 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

189 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwayne Waters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garry Gudini!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

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

and Waters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gudini won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Waters working the ground and pound but Gudini is defending the strikes.
Waters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Waters has an Americana. Gudini didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Waters is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Waters hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dwayne Waters!
Dwayne Waters retains his lightweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hustlin. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dos Santos
vs
Jackson

194 cm
20
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

215 cm
23
242 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Formula 51

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Santos swivels and escapes.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson stops Dos Santos from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Santos's brow.
Dos Santos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dos Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws an elbow but Dos Santos slips to the side and avoids it well.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dos Santos to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dos Santos parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dos Santos to escape.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dos Santos is trying to stand.
The referee warns Dos Santos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson scoring with strikes but Dos Santos is staying in there.
Jackson breaks from Dos Santos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Dos Santos is in trouble!
Dos Santos is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Dos Santos is having none of it.

Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Santos is in no mood to give up.
Dos Santos is trying to stand.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dos Santos wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dos Santos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Dos Santos is trying to stand.
Jackson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dos Santos badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jackson around the waist but Jackson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jackson is the winner by TKO! Jackson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Jackson!
Post fight, Shawn Jackson stared into the camera and said 'You better go have a joint so you dont feel any of the ass kickin your gonna receive Soul Supremacy Alliance'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riku Reipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven de Pina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reipas
vs
de Pina

175 cm
23
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
28
152 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Reipas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven de Pina!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Pina throws a head kick that misses.
Reipas looks for the body kick but de Pina saw that one coming.
de Pina checks the leg kick.
de Pina connects with the punch.
de Pina lands a slapping body shot.
Reipas tries for a takedown but de Pina circles away easily
and de Pina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reipas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
de Pina is looking to chop away at Reipas's legs.
A jab from de Pina finds it's way through Reipas's defenses.
de Pina misses with a low kick.
de Pina throws a shot from downtown. Reipas moves away and avoids it.
Reipas looks to score with a jab to the body but de Pina is just out of range.
Reipas blocks the body kick.
Reipas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reipas shoots in for a double leg but de Pina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Pina misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reipas swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Pina throws a looping overhand right but Reipas ducks down to avoid it.
de Pina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reipas.
Reipas slips a straight right by de Pina.
A leg kick checked by Reipas.
de Pina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reipas momentarily.
Reipas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reipas is looking to clinch but de Pina is avoiding it.
de Pina throws a sloppy head kick and Reipas moves out of range easily.
de Pina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reipas dodges the punch combination from de Pina.

Reipas gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
de Pina avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reipas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reipas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!

Reipas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reipas 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.
Reipas wants to lay and pray for a moment but de Pina keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Pina is trying to escape the position but Reipas is controlling the position.

Reipas tries for a kimura but de Pina is defending well.
Reipas wants to lay and pray for a moment but de Pina keeps working.
Reipas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reipas wants to lay and pray for a moment but de Pina keeps working.
Reipas working the ground and pound from side control.
Reipas scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Reipas.
Reipas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but de Pina is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reipas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reipas is looking to take a break and control but de Pina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reipas controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

de Pina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and de Pina wants it to stay on the feet.
de Pina throws an overhand right that lands on Reipas's shoulder, as Reipas tries to avoid the shot.
Reipas looks for a takedown but de Pina sprawls well.
Reipas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? de Pina is fending him off so far but Reipas persists. Nope, de Pina circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Pina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reipas is able to avoid easily.
de Pina blocks a jab.
de Pina misses the shot to the body.
Reipas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and de Pina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reipas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but de Pina moves away.
Reipas wants to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reipas.
Reipas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but de Pina sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reipas wants to lay and pray for a moment but de Pina keeps working.

Reipas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Reipas is trying to get an arm triangle but de Pina is defending well.
Reipas taking a breather here.
Riku Reipas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reipas grinds an elbow into de Pina's temple.
de Pina stops Reipas from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Reipas stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reipas tries for a kimura but de Pina is defending well.
de Pina is looking to reverse the position.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reipas in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Reipas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Reipas dominated that second round.
That's time! Reipas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reipas shoots in for a takedown but de Pina shows good takedown defense.
Reipas blocks a head kick by de Pina.
Reipas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around de Pina's waist but de Pina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reipas off to one side.
de Pina with a jab.
de Pina tries to land a leg kick but Reipas saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reipas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and de Pina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from de Pina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
de Pina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reipas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but de Pina avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reipas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says de Pina as he avoids it easily.
Reipas throws a leg kick but de Pina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reipas shoots in looking for a takedown. de Pina tries to sprawl out of it but Reipas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. de Pina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reipas avoids the body shot from de Pina.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reipas wants to clinch up but de Pina keeps it at a distance.
Reipas fails with the takedown.
Reipas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reipas tries for a takedown but de Pina circles away easily
and de Pina counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reipas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
de Pina scores with a jab to the body.
de Pina throws out a loose jab but Reipas uses good head movement to avoid it.
de Pina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reipas.
de Pina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reipas.
de Pina thows a body shot but no joy.
Reipas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and de Pina counters with a left and a right that stings Reipas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Pina keeps the fight on the outside.
de Pina tries a head kick but it misses.
Reipas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reipas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but de Pina avoids it really well and circles away.
de Pina throws a push kick but Reipas slaps the foot to one side.
de Pina looks to score with a jab to the body but Reipas is just out of range.
de Pina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reipas.
Reipas tries for a takedown but de Pina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Reipas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reipas lands in his opponent's guard.
de Pina keeping full guard, as Reipas tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reipas is working hard here to advance position.
Reipas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reipas wants to control from the top but de Pina keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Riku Reipas just wasn't active enough.
Reipas is looking to clinch but de Pina is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Reipas or perhaps it was just good defense by de Pina which made him look bad.
Reipas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reipas shoots in looking for a takedown but de Pina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reipas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Pina scores with a shot to the body.
de Pina throws a head kick that Reipas semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from de Pina.
Steven de Pina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
de Pina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven de Pina really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A good leg kick by de Pina.
de Pina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reipas misses with a takedown attempt - de Pina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
de Pina throws a hook but Reipas blocks it.
de Pina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reipas ducks under a wild hook from de Pina.
de Pina loads up on a big right hand but Reipas slips the punch.

Reipas 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.
Reipas is pushing down on de Pina's leg trying to pass to half guard. de Pina is fighting to maintain full guard but Reipas has managed to sneak the leg through.

Reipas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. de Pina is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Riku Reipas!
Riku Reipas retains his featherweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Graungaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuriy Taraban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graungaard comes to the cage accompanied by Wretches & Kings. Gunnar Graungaard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Graungaard
vs
Taraban

200 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Graungaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuriy Taraban!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graungaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graungaard misses with a double jab.
Graungaard scores with a jab. Taraban acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taraban takes a kick to the side of the head.
Graungaard lands a head kick. Taraban smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Graungaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taraban blocks a head kick by Graungaard.
Taraban fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graungaard throws a one two combo.
Graungaard stuffs the takedown.
Taraban looks gassed!
Graungaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Graungaard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graungaard cracks Taraban with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taraban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunnar Graungaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuriy Taraban.
Graungaard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taraban eats them both and turns towards Graungaard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taraban takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Taraban is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Graungaard moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Taraban! Graungaard continues to tee off on Taraban, landing with a left and a right! Graungaard connects with a right hand that leaves Taraban sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Graungaard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Graungaard!