BCC 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Mastoridis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Jr comes into the arena with Roy Jones - Can't be touched blaring out of the sound system. Mastoridis has chosen Take me to the hospital by Rusko as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones Jr
vs
Mastoridis

180 cm
19
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Mastoridis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mastoridis works over Jones Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones Jr misses with a wild combination.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Mastoridis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Nice defenses there by Mastoridis.
Jones Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mastoridis moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mastoridis counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones Jr looks to land a right hand but Mastoridis moved out of range.
Roy Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mastoridis slips a jab from Jones Jr.
Mastoridis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Mastoridis's shoulder, as Mastoridis tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mastoridis.
Jones Jr misses with a combination

so Mastoridis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastoridis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mastoridis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Mastoridis drops back looking for a leg! Jones Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones Jr manages to kick Mastoridis off! Mastoridis jumps back into Jones Jr's guard.
Jones Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mastoridis on the ground.
Mastoridis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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.
Mastoridis wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.

Mastoridis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mastoridis wants to pass the guard but Jones Jr is keeping the position.

Mastoridis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones Jr!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastoridis is looking to reverse the position.
Mastoridis can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones Jr stands up and beckons Mastoridis to his feet.

That's four 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.
Mastoridis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Mastoridis feints and as Jones Jr raises his hands in defense, Mastoridis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mastoridis drops back looking for a leg! Jones Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones Jr manages to kick Mastoridis off! Mastoridis jumps back into Jones Jr's guard.
Jones Jr is looking to stand up but Mastoridis isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stefan Mastoridis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mastoridis moves away from the strike by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mastoridis fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones Jr works Mastoridis's body with a nice hook.

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

Mastoridis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Mastoridis's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Jones Jr before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Jones Jr!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between roard olkaajiskan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosski Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

olkaajiskan
vs
Roman

180 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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, roard olkaajiskan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bosski Roman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman tries to close the distance and clinch up but olkaajiskan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roman throws a right and a left that olkaajiskan avoids nicely.

olkaajiskan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

olkaajiskan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). roard olkaajiskan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borrum Someer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Van Der Meyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borrum Someer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Someer
vs
Van Der Meyde

165 cm
20
144 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

165 cm
19
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borrum Someer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Van Der Meyde!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Meyde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Someer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Someer tries to clinch up but Van Der Meyde circles away and keeps his distance.
Someer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Someer is looking to clinch but Van Der Meyde is avoiding it.
Someer shoots in but Van Der Meyde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Someer misses with a low kick.
Someer tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Meyde throws a nice looking combination but Someer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Der Meyde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Meyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Someer throws a front kick aimed at Van Der Meyde's knee but Van Der Meyde avoids it well.
Someer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Der Meyde shoots in for a double leg but Someer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Someer tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Someer throws a head kick but Van Der Meyde moves out of range.
Someer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Someer throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Meyde moves out of range easily.
Someer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Meyde sprawls well. Van Der Meyde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Someer gets slowly back to his feet.
Someer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Someer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Meyde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Someer takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Van Der Meyde finds it's target.

Van Der Meyde scores with a takedown into Someer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Someer is looking to sweep but instead, Van Der Meyde has passed into half guard.
Van Der Meyde prevents Someer from improving his position.
Someer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Someer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Someer looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Meyde not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Meyde works his way into side control.
Someer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Meyde lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde controlling his opponent.
Someer is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Meyde lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Van Der Meyde landing strikes, looking to finish!
Someer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Someer is breathing heavily.
Van Der Meyde wants to stand up but Someer is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Someer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Someer trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Meyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Someer is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Der Meyde has wrist control.
Van Der Meyde wants to get back to his feet but Someer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Someer stands up from Van Der Meyde's guard - Someer perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Someer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Meyde scores with a leg kick.
Van Der Meyde works over Someer's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Van Der Meyde dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van Der Meyde misses with a double jab.
Someer has his takedown stuffed
and Van Der Meyde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Der Meyde looks to land a combination but Someer avoids it well.
Someer tries to clinch
and Van Der Meyde counters with a low kick, right behind Someer 's knee.
Van Der Meyde moves out of range as Someer throws a body kick.
Someer throws a body kick that misses.
Someer throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Meyde moves out of range easily.
Someer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Van Der Meyde does no damage.
Someer throws a combination that misses
and Van Der Meyde counters with a left and a right that stings Someer.
Van Der Meyde connects with the punch.
Someer clinches but Van Der Meyde breaks the clinch
and Van Der Meyde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Someer thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde lands with a nice combination. Someer backs away looking to recover.
Borrum Someer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Someer throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Meyde moves out of range easily.
Van Der Meyde misses with a takedown attempt - Someer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borrum Someer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Someer tries for a takedown but Van Der Meyde circles away easily
and Van Der Meyde counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borrum Someer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Meyde lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Der Meyde lands with a nice combination. Someer backs away looking to recover.
Van Der Meyde swinging wildly here.
Someer tries to clinch but Van Der Meyde moves away
and Van Der Meyde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Someer avoids the head kick by Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Someer defends it nicely.
Someer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Meyde shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Der Meyde showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Der Meyde in particular looking to stall.
Van Der Meyde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Someer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Meyde not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Meyde wants to pass the guard but Someer is defending well.
Someer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Der Meyde.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde working Someer over with strikes.
Van Der Meyde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Der Meyde tries to pass the half guard into mount. Someer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Der Meyde is thwarting Someer's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Meyde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Der Meyde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Someer's head.
Van Der Meyde wants to control but Someer is keeping him busy.
Van Der Meyde not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Meyde lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Van Der Meyde seems content to control.
Van Der Meyde tries to pass to full mount but Someer defends it.
Van Der Meyde wants to control but Someer is keeping him busy.
Someer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Meyde wants to pass to mount but Someer is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Der Meyde closes the distance and clinches up with Someer, looking for a takedown. Van Der Meyde pushes Someer against the cage but Someer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Someer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Der Meyde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Van Der Meyde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Someer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Meyde sprawls well. Van Der Meyde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Someer gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Meyde avoids the head kick by Someer.
Someer throws a head kick but Van Der Meyde moves out of range.
Van Der Meyde looks to land a combination. Someer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Someer misses with a takedown
and Van Der Meyde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Meyde circles away from the clinch attempt

and Van Der Meyde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Der Meyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Someer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Der Meyde trying to control but Someer is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Der Meyde stopping the sweep attempt from Someer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde trying to control but Someer is working from the bottom.
Van Der Meyde slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Der Meyde in particular looking to stall.
Van Der Meyde landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Der Meyde wants to take a breather but Someer is having none of it.
Van Der Meyde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Someer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Meyde passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Someer!
Andy Van Der Meyde has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Meyde lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Van Der Meyde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Van Der Meyde.
Someer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Van Der Meyde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Someer is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Someer trying to control but Van Der Meyde is working from the bottom.
Someer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Someer prevents Van Der Meyde from getting back to his feet.

Van Der Meyde pushes Someer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Andy Van Der Meyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Someer takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Meyde as Someer shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borrum Someer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Someer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Someer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Van Der Meyde circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Van Der Meyde counter with a right hand.
Someer throws a head kick but Van Der Meyde moves out of range.
Van Der Meyde lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Der Meyde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Der Meyde lands a jab-cross combination.
Borrum Someer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Der Meyde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Someer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Van Der Meyde with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Meyde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Van Der Meyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Der Meyde has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Van Der Meyde!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch The Itch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Garfunkel
vs
The Itch

177 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Garfunkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitch The Itch!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Itch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garfunkel's guard.
The Itch working some strikes from top position.
The Itch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garfunkel's guard.
The Itch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Itch wants to control from the top but Garfunkel keeps moving.
The Itch stops Garfunkel from standing up.
Garfunkel keeping full guard, as The Itch tries to pass.
The Itch trying to move into half guard but instead Garfunkel has managed to sweep!
The Itch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel tries to free his leg and advance position but The Itch is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Itch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garfunkel misses with a takedown

and The Itch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Garfunkel!
Garfunkel working to try and regain half guard.
The Itch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

It looks like Simon Garfunkel has been cut.
The Itch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Itch scoring with strikes but Garfunkel is staying in there.
Garfunkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garfunkel tries to hold on but The Itch postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Itch dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garfunkel is bucking up trying to escape but The Itch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Itch avoids the attempt from Garfunkel to control.
Garfunkel is breathing heavily.
The Itch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Itch controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Itch looking to control and managing it successfully.

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 Itch lands a big shot there that rocks Garfunkel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Garfunkel tries to reverse the position but The Itch maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garfunkel is working hard here to advance position.
The Itch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch The Itch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Garfunkel's cut.
That's time! Garfunkel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Itch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garfunkel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Itch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garfunkel's guard now.
The Itch won't allow Garfunkel to sweep him here.
The Itch advances to half guard.
Garfunkel wants to control but The Itch is keeping busy.
The Itch tries to pass to full mount but Garfunkel defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Itch lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garfunkel trying to control from the bottom.
The Itch controlling the pace.
The Itch drops an elbow to the side of Garfunkel's head.
Garfunkel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Itch is working away from the top position though.

The Itch stands up out of the half guard.
The Itch misses with a kick to the body.
The Itch slips a jab and a cross from Garfunkel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Itch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garfunkel was covering up waiting for the punch and The Itch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Itch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garfunkel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Itch content to stall in guard here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mitch The Itch just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The Itch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from The Itch.
The Itch wants to pass to mount but Garfunkel is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Itch slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Itch working Garfunkel over with strikes.
The Itch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garfunkel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Itch moves into full mount! Garfunkel won't be happy about that!
The Itch controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch The Itch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Garfunkel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The Itch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garfunkel is trying to defend but The Itch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Itch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Itch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Itch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Itch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Itch lands a nice short elbow.
The Itch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garfunkel trying to control from the bottom.
Garfunkel could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Itch is pressing down on Garfunkel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garfunkel is holding on for now.
The Itch slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garfunkel looks like he's trying to stand up.

The Itch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garfunkel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Itch manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel tries to lock up and control but The Itch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garfunkel gets back to half guard.
Mitch The Itch has got the better of the ground game so far.

The Itch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garfunkel is just riding it out for now. The Itch eventually gives up the hold.
Garfunkel wants to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.

The Itch decides to stand up.

The Itch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

The Itch gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The Itch throws a head kick but Garfunkel moves out of range.

The Itch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garfunkel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but The Itch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The Itch controlling from mount.
Garfunkel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch The Itch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Itch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch The Itch!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jude Cotterell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Randall
vs
Cotterell

200 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jude Cotterell!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotterell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Randall shoots for a takedown but Cotterell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randall tries to clinch but Cotterell moves out of range.
Cotterell moves in looking to clinch but Randall pushes him off.
Cotterell tries for a takedown but Randall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cotterell shoots in and drives through. Randall sprawls well.
Cotterell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Randall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Cotterell.
Randall throws a body kick that misses.
Randall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cotterell.

It looks like Marcus Randall has been cut.
Cotterell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cotterell stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Randall as Cotterell shoots in.
Cotterell tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cotterell rushes Randall and presses him up against the cage.
Cotterell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randall prevents it.

Randall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cotterell uses from the top position.
Cotterell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Randall is on top in guard.
Randall wants to get up but he can't break Cotterell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cotterell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Randall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotterell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotterell wants to sweep but no luck.
Randall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cotterell's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall preventing the sweep.
Randall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cotterell's guard.
Randall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randall wants to take a breather but Cotterell is having none of it.
Cotterell is trying to stand back up but Randall is controlling him

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cotterell shoots in for a takedown but Randall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Randall shoots for a double leg takedown but Cotterell sprawls well. He's pushed Randall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randall looks to land a body kick but Cotterell moved away.
Cotterell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Cotterell gets a takedown into half guard.
Cotterell looks gassed!
Randall misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotterell is thwarting Randall's attempts to control the position.
Cotterell thows a huge punch but Randall dodges it nicely.
Randall is pressing down on Cotterell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Randall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cotterell is aware though and is defending well.

Randall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cotterell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Randall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cotterell wants to get up but he can't break Randall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Cotterell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Randall prevents Cotterell from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotterell trying to control the action but Randall is working from the bottom.
Cotterell slows the pace down.
Randall is trying to get back to his feet.
Cotterell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cotterell controlling from side mount.
Randall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cotterell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jude Cotterell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Randall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Randall misses with a straight right.
Marcus Randall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotterell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Randall sprawls well. Randall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cotterell gets slowly back to his feet.
Cotterell throws a head kick but Randall moves out of range.
Cotterell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotterell dives in and grabs Randall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes down on Cotterell's head and hops out.
Randall shoots in and drives through. Cotterell sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Cotterell or perhaps it was just good defense by Randall which made him look bad.
Marcus Randall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jude Cotterell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotterell tries for a takedown but Randall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randall swings for the body but Cotterell moves out of range.
Cotterell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Randall is fending him off so far but Cotterell persists. Nope, Randall circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cotterell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotterell works over Randall's head and body with a nice combination.
Randall looks for a takedown but Cotterell sprawls well.
Randall throws a looping overhand right but Cotterell ducks down to avoid it.
Cotterell is looking to clinch but Randall is avoiding it.
Cotterell connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Randall! He's out on his feet! Cotterell rushes in and drops Randall with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jude Cotterell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dis Tion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kameron Forbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tion
vs
Forbs

179 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dis Tion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kameron Forbs!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tion lands a big uppercut and Forbs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Forbs looks OK. Tion waves Forbs back to his feet!

Forbs is rocked!

It looks like Kameron Forbs has been cut.
Forbs switches off momentarily and Tion cracks him with a monster right hand! Forbs topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tion dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dis Tion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamil dos Peligros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yusuf Akumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

dos Peligros
vs
Akumi

187 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil dos Peligros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Akumi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Akumi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akumi is pushing down on dos Peligros's leg trying to pass to half guard. dos Peligros is fighting to maintain full guard but Akumi has managed to sneak the leg through.
dos Peligros trying to control from the bottom.
Akumi throwing shots but dos Peligros is blocking nicely.
Akumi moves into full mount! dos Peligros won't be happy about that!
dos Peligros tries to hold on but Akumi pushes him away.

Akumi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
dos Peligros on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if dos Peligros tries to get out of the position.
Akumi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Akumi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Akumi tries to control but dos Peligros wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akumi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Akumi punishing his opponent with strikes.
dos Peligros is working to get back to half guard.
dos Peligros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akumi on the ground.
dos Peligros looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
dos Peligros can't escape the position.
dos Peligros trying to control the position but Akumi manages to sink in the hooks.

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.

Akumi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! dos Peligros taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yusuf Akumi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blood Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weezy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weezy Washington struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Weezy Washington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Wizard
vs
Washington

187 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blood Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Weezy Washington!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Wizard slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Wizard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wizard gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wizard manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
Wizard cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to clinch up but Wizard keeps it at a distance.

Wizard scores with a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington wants to stand but Wizard is controlling the position.
Wizard trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wizard drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Wizard off! Wizard jumps back into Washington's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Washington wants to stand but Wizard is controlling the position.
Wizard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wizard is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Wizard has managed to sneak the leg through.

Wizard is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Washington is defending against the submission attempts here by Wizard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wizard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Washington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wizard.
Wizard is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wizard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wizard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four 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.

Wizard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Wizard eventually gives up the hold.

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wizard is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blood Wizard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wizard.
Wizard misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Washington. That snapped Wizard's head back.

It looks like Blood Wizard has been cut.
Wizard just misses with a punch to the body.
Wizard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Washington lands a nice hook to Wizard's body. Wizard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Wizard is looking to close the distance but Washington sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Wizard crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Wizard is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Weezy Washington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between odezzi tejas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Hosebie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

tejas
vs
Hosebie

185 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

187 cm
24
204 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, odezzi tejas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Hosebie!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tejas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hosebie circles away.
Hosebie stuffs the takedown attempt from tejas. tejas gets slowly back to his feet.

Hosebie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hosebie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

tejas actively working from the bottom here.
tejas wants to get back to full guard.
Hosebie is looking to advance position but tejas won't allow it.
Hosebie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Hosebie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can tejas defend it? Hosebie steps over the head and cranks it - tejas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hosebie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Hosebie! Jose Hosebie retains his light heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OMG Zulud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by 2001 Space Odissey/Blow me away (Breaking Benjamin) combo. Zulud has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Stone
vs
Zulud

167 cm
23
145 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

155 cm
25
144 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

OMON Colours

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, OMG Zulud!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Zulud tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zulud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OMG Zulud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulud misses with a hook.
A jab from Zulud finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Zulud throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stone moves out of range of the leg kick from Zulud.
Zulud blocks a low kick nicely.
Zulud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zulud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zulud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Phil Stone has been cut.
Zulud throws a big shot that misses.
Stone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donk. Zulud catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zulud is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Zulud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stone takes a swing at Zulud's ribcage but misses.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Zulud cracks Stone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stone needs to keep his hands up - Zulud had a free shot at his head there.
OMG Zulud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zulud throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zulud works Stone's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zulud throws a head kick that misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stone. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulud lands a nice looking body shot.
Zulud works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Zulud lands with a nice body punch.
Zulud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Zulud instigates a clinch.
Zulud with a knee to the head.
Zulud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zulud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Zulud.
Zulud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Zulud.
Zulud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.

Stone is rocked!
Zulud lands an elbow just above Stone 's eye.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zulud lands a shot to the body.
Zulud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Phil Stone's cut is getting worse.
Zulud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zulud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zulud scores with a shoulder strike.
Zulud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zulud scores with a shot to the side of Stone's head.
Zulud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Zulud.

Phil Stone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zulud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulud lands a big knee! That's hurt Stone! Oh, he's all over the place! Zulud lands another knee that sends Stone to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). OMG Zulud!
OMG Zulud is the new featherweight champion!