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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Nestea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Barnett
vs
Nestea

191 cm
25
261 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Nestea!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nestea walks into a jab.

Barnett has closed the distance and engaged Nestea in a clinch.

Nestea has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barnett regains guard immediately.
Nestea wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett controlling the position.
Nestea postures up in Barnett's guard and throws a big left but Barnett blocks it.
Nestea wants to get up but he can't break Barnett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nestea wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alessandro Nestea was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nestea is looking to clinch but Barnett is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Barnett enables Nestea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barnett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nestea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nestea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nestea wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nestea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alessandro Nestea has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Barnett clinches up against the cage.
Barnett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nestea tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnett avoids the damage to the body.

Nestea ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nestea no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nestea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nestea is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nestea is looking to sweep but instead, Barnett has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestea is looking to escape.
Barnett tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Barnett decides to return to a standing position.
Nestea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nestea wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nestea swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett with a poor takedown

and Nestea counters with a shoot takedown. Barnett fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Nestea trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alessandro Nestea has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Nestea with that takedown attempt.
Nestea throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Nestea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nestea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nestea wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt - Nestea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Nestea shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nestea showed some decent athleticism there.
Nestea wants to stand but Barnett has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nestea is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnett is not content to let Nestea control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett is not content to let Nestea control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alessandro Nestea wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nestea fails to land the takedown.

Barnett gets the takedown into side control.
Nestea gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alessandro Nestea has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestea is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nestea wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Nestea tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.

Nestea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nestea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nestea wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nestea has a hand on Barnett's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnett takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nestea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nestea gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nestea can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Alessandro Nestea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

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

Nestea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnett's guard.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Barnett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nestea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nestea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nestea forces his way into half guard.
Nestea wants to take a breather but Barnett is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control but Nestea postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Josh Barnett just wasn't active enough.
Nestea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnett's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt

and Nestea counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barnett!
Nestea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nestea trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Nestea looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnett defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nestea swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barnett is now in Nestea's guard. A big mistake from Nestea there, giving up the dominant position!
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Nestea is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestea has a hand on Barnett's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnett takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nestea is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett avoids the attempt from Nestea to control.
Josh Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nestea is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nestea is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nestea is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnett has a good base and remains in mount.
Alessandro Nestea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Nestea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nestea 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Nestea!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cop
vs
Melo

172 cm
23
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cro Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Melo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Melo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Melo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Melo lands a nice shot that snaps Cop's head back.
Melo throws a looping overhand right but Cop ducks down to avoid it.
Cop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Melo misses the target.
Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Cop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melo cracks Cop with an open hand slap.
Cop throws a low kick, looking for Melo's leg but Melo calmly moves out of range.
Cop shoots in for a takedown but Melo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cop defending well as Melo loads up on a big left hand.
Cop throws a right and a left that Melo avoids nicely.
Cop slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cop takes one on the button.
Melo scores with a body shot.
Melo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cop shoots in for a takedown but Melo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cro Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Melo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Felipe Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cop misses with a kick to the body
and Melo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cop has his takedown stuffed
and Melo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cop fails with the takedown
and Melo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Melo misses with a series of wild punches.
Melo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cop defending well as Melo loads up on a big left hand.
Melo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cop.
Melo scores with the left hand. Cop knows he should have avoided that one.
Cop shoots in but no luck this time.

Cop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Melo trying to hold on to Cop's head to control him but Cop postures up.
Melo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cop kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Melo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melo looking for a guillotine here but Cop defends easily.

Melo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cop trying to control but Melo is working from the bottom.
Cop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Melo's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Melo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cop frees his head nicely. Oh but Melo has switched to an armbar! Cop is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Felipe Melo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Do Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Del Piero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Me kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Do Re Me. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Me
vs
Del Piero

190 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Do Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albert Del Piero!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Piero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Piero misses with a takedown attempt

and Me counters with a shoot takedown. Del Piero fights it but they end up in guard.
Me content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Me is pushing down on Del Piero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Piero is fighting to maintain full guard but Me has managed to sneak the leg through.
Me 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.
Me perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Me decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Piero.
Me throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Me throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Del Piero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Me is in Del Piero's guard.
Me controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Del Piero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Me lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Me cracks Del Piero with a solid left hand.
Me scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Me is pushing down on Del Piero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Piero is fighting to maintain full guard but Me has managed to sneak the leg through.
Me lands with a punch from half guard.
Me winds up and cracks Del Piero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Me is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Del Piero has hold of Me's hands but Me slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Me slips a nice elbow through Del Piero's hands, connecting with Del Piero's forehead.
Me drops an elbow to the side of Del Piero's head.
Me uses his free foot to push down on Del Piero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Del Piero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Me landing strikes, looking to finish!
Del Piero is in a horrible position here. Me smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Me fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Piero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Me unloading with bombs!
Me scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Me landing strikes, looking to finish!

Del Piero is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Me! Del Piero is hurt baaadly! Me is firing away with more strikes - Del Piero is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do Me!
A very excited looking Do Me made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rich Harew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurin Lokren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lokren has chosen Execute as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rich Harew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harew
vs
Lokren

169 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Harew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aurin Lokren!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harew's head.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harew fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lokren.
Harew feints with a jab and clips Lokren right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Lokren is sent crashing into the canvas and Harew leaps in for the kill! Lokren tries to get to his feet but Harew is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Lokren is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Harew!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Ologun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabricio Werdum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Werdum
vs
Ologun

191 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabricio Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Ologun!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ologun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ologun showed some decent athleticism there.
Werdum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ologun is working away from the top position though.

Werdum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Werdum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ologun is looking to pass Werdum's guard but actually Werdum recovers to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ologunis looking to pass into half guard but Werdum pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Werdum is in guard.

Werdum drops back looking for a leg! Ologun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ologun manages to kick Werdum off! Werdum jumps back into Ologun's guard.
Werdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Ologun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Werdum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ologun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ologun wants to stand but Werdum is controlling the position.

Werdum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fabricio Werdum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kozajowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salem Nickleback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Kozajowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kozajowski
vs
Nickleback

197 cm
22
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
22
239 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Kozajowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salem Nickleback!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickleback keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kozajowski tries to clinch up.
Marcin Kozajowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickleback throws out a leg kick but Kozajowski moves out of range and Nickleback only half commits.
Nickleback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickleback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozajowski.
Nickleback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickleback moves out of range as Kozajowski throws a body kick.
Kozajowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Salem Nickleback has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozajowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozajowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kozajowski closes the distance and pushes Nickleback back into the cage.
Nickleback looking to stall.
Kozajowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleback throws a head punch that misses.
Kozajowski controlling the action here for a moment.
Nickleback blocks the elbow strike.
Nickleback letting Kozajowski take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nickleback trying to control the position but instead, Kozajowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nickleback into the cage.
Kozajowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kozajowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickleback being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleback is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kozajowski is keeping busy.
Kozajowski just leaning against Nickleback, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcin Kozajowski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kozajowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kozajowski staying out of range there.

Kozajowski darts in and clinches Nickleback up against the cage.
Kozajowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nickleback letting Kozajowski take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Kozajowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salem Nickleback's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nickleback throws a body punch but Kozajowski moves out of range.
Kozajowski throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickleback is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kozajowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Nickleback breaks from the clinch.
Kozajowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickleback swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozajowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kozajowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickleback throws the left hand but Kozajowski avoids the punch easily.

Kozajowski moves into the clinch.
Kozajowski pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleback tries to stall but Kozajowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kozajowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickleback. Kozajowski does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickleback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozajowski scores with a jab to the body.
Nickleback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kozajowski tries to clinch but Nickleback moves out of range.

Kozajowski has Nickleback up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozajowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kozajowski lands with a light punch inside.
Nickleback letting Kozajowski take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozajowski can't find room to land a body shot as Nickleback controls the action.
Nickleback jumps guard but Kozajowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kozajowski is pushing Nickleback up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nickleback trying to control the position but instead, Kozajowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nickleback into the cage.
Kozajowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickleback up against the cage.
Nickleback wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Kozajowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salem Nickleback's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nickleback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozajowski wants to clinch up but Nickleback keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kozajowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcin Kozajowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozajowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickleback takes a swing at Kozajowski's ribcage but misses.

Kozajowski instigates a clinch.
Kozajowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nickleback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleback looking to slow down the pace here.
Kozajowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nickleback tries to pull guard but Kozajowski won't allow it.
Nickleback is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kozajowski stalling against the cage.
Kozajowski has Nickleback pressed against the cage, preventing Nickleback from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleback is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kozajowski is defending well.
Kozajowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nickleback tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kozajowski smiles and moves away.
Marcin Kozajowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salem Nickleback.
Nickleback swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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.
Kozajowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickleback circles away.
Marcin Kozajowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozajowski tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Nickleback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickleback misses with a looping right.
Kozajowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Kozajowski has closed the distance and engaged Nickleback in a clinch.
Kozajowski just leaning against Nickleback, taking a breather.
Nickleback taking a breather.
Kozajowski just leaning against Nickleback, taking a breather.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Kozajowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner has chosen Roscoe Dash - Good Good Night as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maia
vs
Tanner

175 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurt Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanner tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanner to the ground. Tanner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Tanner dives in and scores a takedown into Maia's guard.
Maia is trying to control the position but Tanner postures up.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Tanner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Maia looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tanner is defending well. Maia quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tanner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Maia celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Maia!