VFF 23: Boycheck vs Rodrigues PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Barrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Tabacco (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.

Barrington
vs
Tabacco

190 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
173 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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, Tommy Barrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harold Tabacco!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabacco blocks a head kick by Barrington.
Tabacco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tabacco throws a series of punches but Barrington avoids them all with ease.
Barrington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barrington fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrington avoids the head kick by Tabacco.
Barrington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tabacco connects with a high kick.
Barrington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tabacco avoids it really well and circles away.
Tabacco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrington circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrington shoots in for a takedown but Tabacco shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Barrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrington looks to land a body kick but Tabacco moved away.
Barrington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tabacco counters with a right hand to the body.
Barrington connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tabacco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrington shoots in looking for a takedown but Tabacco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barrington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrington tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrington shoots in but Tabacco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barrington is breathing heavily.
Barrington throws a leg kick but Tabacco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tabacco connects with a high kick.
Tabacco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tabacco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barrington takes one to the chin there.
A nice combination there by Tabacco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabacco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tabacco throws a series of punches but Barrington avoids them all with ease.
Barrington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barrington looks for a takedown but Tabacco sprawls well.
Tabacco throws a right and a left that Barrington avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabacco misses with a series of wild punches.
Barrington scores with a head kick. Tabacco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barrington dives in and grabs Tabacco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tabacco pushes down on Barrington's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Tabacco both land. Nice combination.
Barrington throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Tabacco.
Barrington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tabacco throws a sloppy head kick and Barrington moves out of range easily.
Tabacco scores with a decent looking hook.
Barrington blocks a head kick by Tabacco.
Barrington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tabacco's waist but Tabacco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barrington off to one side.
Tabacco lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrington is defended easily by Tabacco.
Tabacco throws a right hand that Barrington ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrington also avoids with ease.
Barrington shoots in but Tabacco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barrington moves to clinch but Tabacco breaks away
and Tabacco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harold Tabacco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Tabacco.
Tabacco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrington fails with a takedown attempt.
Tabacco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrington throws a head kick but Tabacco moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barrington, right into the meat.
Tabacco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tabacco looks to land a combination but Barrington avoids it well.
Barrington dives in and grabs Tabacco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tabacco pushes down on Barrington's head and hops out.

Barrington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barrington controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

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

Barrington scores with a three punch combo!
Tabacco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Tabacco.
Tabacco misses with a double jab.
Tabacco throws a hook to the side of Barrington's head but Barrington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harold Tabacco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tabacco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barrington tries a low kick but Tabacco avoids it.
Tabacco misses with a two punch combination.
Tabacco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrington circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrington fails with the takedown.
Barrington tries to close the distance and clinch but Tabacco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrington misses with a head kick.
Harold Tabacco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tabacco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tabacco wants it to stay on the feet.
Tabacco throws a right hand that Barrington ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrington also avoids with ease.
Tabacco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tabacco defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Barrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tabacco throws a right and a left that Barrington avoids nicely.
Barrington throws a nice head kick!
Barrington is looking to clinch but Tabacco is avoiding it.
Barrington has a takedown stuffed.
Barrington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tabacco lands a head kick. Barrington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tabacco throws a jab when Barrington was well out of range.
Barrington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tabacco is fending him off so far but Barrington persists. Nope, Tabacco circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy Barrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrington dips to his left and cracks Tabacco with an uppercut!
Tabacco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barrington counters with a big head kick but Tabacco shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barrington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barrington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tabacco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barrington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barrington working the ground and pound from side control.
Barrington has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barrington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tabacco is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrington lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tabacco is bucking up trying to escape but Barrington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barrington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barrington tries to control but Tabacco wriggling away.
Barrington scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tabacco?
Tabacco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrington. 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.
Barrington controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Tabacco that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Barrington stands up from mount. Strange move.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Barrington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tabacco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barrington working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Barrington dominated that second round.
That's time! Barrington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Barrington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tabacco stuffs the takedown.

Barrington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Barrington is trying to work for a kimura but Tabacco is defending well.
Barrington wants to take a breather but Tabacco is having none of it.
Barrington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabacco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barrington working the head and body with strikes.
Barrington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barrington misses with a head shot.

Barrington working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tabacco looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Barrington! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Barrington!
Tommy Barrington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertus Eppinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aguiar
vs
Eppinga

180 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
198 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Aguiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bertus Eppinga!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eppinga doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Aguiar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aguiar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eppinga throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Aguiar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aguiar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aguiar avoids the head kick by Eppinga.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eppinga.
Eppinga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Aguiar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Eppinga!
Ricardo Aguiar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bertus Eppinga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguiar dominating with strikes here.
Eppinga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguiar breaks from Eppinga's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguiar unloading with bombs!
Eppinga tries to reverse the position but Aguiar maintains control.
Aguiar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguiar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eppinga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Eppinga is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguiar cracks Eppinga with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Aguiar!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Aguiar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schnvekolai Gryznvynvovyshknzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Van Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruud Van Graaf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gryznvynvovyshknzki
vs
Van Graaf

183 cm
25
234 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
257 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schnvekolai Gryznvynvovyshknzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Van Graaf!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gryznvynvovyshknzki moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Graaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Graaf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gryznvynvovyshknzki blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Graaf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Graaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gryznvynvovyshknzki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Graaf landing knees to the body.
Van Graaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Graaf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Van Graaf breaks the clinch.

Van Graaf moves into the clinch.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki working hard to break the clinch.
Van Graaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gryznvynvovyshknzki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Graaf scores with a knee to the head.

Van Graaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gryznvynvovyshknzki moves into range and clinches up with Van Graaf.
Van Graaf lands a knee to the body.
Van Graaf is looking to control Gryznvynvovyshknzki's arms but Gryznvynvovyshknzki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Graaf has his back to the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Graaf obliges.
Van Graaf connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Graaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Van Graaf darts in and clinches Gryznvynvovyshknzki up against the cage.
Van Graaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Graaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Graaf working Gryznvynvovyshknzki over with knees to the body.
Van Graaf lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Graaf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Graaf trying to stall but Gryznvynvovyshknzki improves his position.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Graaf connects with a knee to the head.
Van Graaf crunches a lovely knee into Gryznvynvovyshknzki's ribcage.
Van Graaf slowing the pace effectively.
Van Graaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Graaf.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Graaf.
Knees to the body from Van Graaf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Graaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Graaf pulls his leg out and moves away.

Gryznvynvovyshknzki moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gryznvynvovyshknzki fails to land.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schnvekolai Gryznvynvovyshknzki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki tries for a takedown but Van Graaf manages to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Graaf obliges.
Van Graaf is looking to control Gryznvynvovyshknzki's arms but Gryznvynvovyshknzki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Graaf has his back to the cage.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Graaf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Graaf blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gryznvynvovyshknzki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Graaf is looking to control Gryznvynvovyshknzki's arms but Gryznvynvovyshknzki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Graaf has his back to the cage.

Van Graaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Van Graaf moves into range and clinches up with Gryznvynvovyshknzki.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Graaf backwards.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Graaf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Graaf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gryznvynvovyshknzki's face.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki is trying to drag Van Graaf to the mat but Van Graaf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Graaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Graaf landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gryznvynvovyshknzki.
Van Graaf takes a shot to the head.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Graaf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gryznvynvovyshknzki working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki goes for a takedown attempt but Van Graaf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Van Graaf moves into the clinch.
Van Graaf connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Gryznvynvovyshknzki on the inside.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki wants a takedown.
Van Graaf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Van Graaf.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki throws a head punch that misses.
Van Graaf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Van Graaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Van Graaf rushes Gryznvynvovyshknzki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Graaf crunches a lovely knee into Gryznvynvovyshknzki's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gryznvynvovyshknzki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Gryznvynvovyshknzki gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van Graaf takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki happy to just control the position for now.
Van Graaf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gryznvynvovyshknzki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Graaf.
Van Graaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Van Graaf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Van Graaf is trying to work for a kimura but Gryznvynvovyshknzki is defending well.

Van Graaf is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gryznvynvovyshknzki is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruud Van Graaf!
After winning the bout, Ruud Van Graaf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Sanderrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes to the cage accompanied by Refuse/Resist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McClane
vs
Sanderrs

182 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
26
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Torment Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Sanderrs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McClane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanderrs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanderrs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McClane keeping moving, preventing Sanderrs from controlling successfully.
Sanderrs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderrs is taking a breather. McClane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanderrs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanderrs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McClane tries to get to full guard but Sanderrs has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane has hold of Sanderrs's hands but Sanderrs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanderrs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McClane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Sanderrs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Sanderrs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanderrs moves out of range of the body kick from McClane.

Sanderrs dives in and scores a takedown into McClane's guard.
Sanderrs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanderrs postures up and lands a big shot to McClane's brow.
McClane wants to get back to his feet but Sanderrs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanderrs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane is refusing to be controlled, as Sanderrs sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderrs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanderrs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderrs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McClane is refusing to be controlled, as Sanderrs sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luke Sanderrs was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Sanderrs closes the distance and clinches.
McClane keeps control of Sanderrs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanderrs misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderrs wants a takedown.

McClane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanderrs misses with a series of wild punches.
McClane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Luke Sanderrs has been cut.
McClane lands with a nice combination. Sanderrs backs away looking to recover.

Sanderrs is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanderrs at a distance.
Sanderrs is still on wobbly legs! Can McClane finish him?
Sanderrs looks gassed!
Sanderrs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McClane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanderrs gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McClane gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McClane!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John McClane made sure he mentioned Torment Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Morales Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morales Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fuel - Metallica. Lie has chosen we right here as his entrance music. Mike Lie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Morales Jr
vs
Lie

165 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Morales Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Lie!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Lie closes the distance and clinches.
Morales Jr stalling the fight.
Lie tries to break free but Morales Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Lie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lie tries to circle away but Morales Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Morales Jr has Lie pressed against the cage, preventing Lie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Morales Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lie regains guard immediately.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morales Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lie has momentary wrist control but Morales Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Morales Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morales Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morales Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lie for as long as he can get away with.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales Jr distracts Lie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Lie has momentary wrist control but Morales Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Morales Jr advances position into side control!
Morales Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morales Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Check out the look on Morales Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morales Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morales Jr working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Morales Jr stalls from top position.
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.
Lie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morales Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Morales Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morales Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morales Jr content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Lie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morales Jr unloading with bombs!
Morales Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morales Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lie?
Morales Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morales Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lie's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales Jr lands a big elbow.
Morales Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Morales Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Morales Jr working the ground and pound effectively.

Lie is rocked!
Morales Jr controlling his opponent.
Lie is still in real trouble! Can Morales Jr finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morales Jr lands a big shot to the head and Lie winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Antonio Morales Jr!
Antonio Morales Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Turner
vs
Brown

190 cm
26
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
30
190 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Brown!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Eric Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Brown.

Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turner is stalling here.
Turner lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Turner stalling.
Brown is looking for a takedown.

Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Turner is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner fails with the takedown.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Turner as Brown shoots in.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
Turner misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Turner shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Turner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brown is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turner pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.

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

Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown stops Turner from getting back to his feet.

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

Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Turner is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Turner throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Eric Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Wayne Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eric Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Brown.

Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turner on his heels. He'll look to pass Turner's guard now, I'm sure.
Turner trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard.
Turner postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.

Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Brown working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Turner from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turner tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.

Brown has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Wayne Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner 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.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Turner to pass to mount.
Turner throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Turner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.

Turner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
Turner slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Brown working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayne Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venom Vortex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vortex has chosen VOIVOD into the abyss as his entrance music. Dante Velazquez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Velazquez
vs
Vortex

194 cm
28
256 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

205 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Venom Vortex!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez takes one to the side of the head.
Vortex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Vortex. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vortex.
Vortex goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vortex cracks Velazquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vortex bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velazquez's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Vortex.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vortex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vortex moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vortex lands a lovely overhand right.
Vortex misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Vortex.
Venom Vortex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vortex takes a swing at Velazquez's ribcage but misses.
Vortex avoids the body shot from Velazquez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vortex is defended easily by Velazquez.
Velazquez slips a jab from Vortex.
Vortex lands a really nice looking cross but Velazquez seems unphased.
Velazquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortex shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Velazquez eats them both and turns towards Vortex to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Vortex misses.
The fighters circling - Vortex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Vortex or perhaps it was just good defense by Velazquez which made him look bad.
Vortex throws a right hand that Velazquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velazquez also avoids with ease.
Vortex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vortex shoots in for a takedown but Velazquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dante Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venom Vortex.
A big right from Vortex misses.
Vortex throws a shot from downtown. Velazquez moves away and avoids it.
Vortex is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Velazquez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez ducks right into an uppercut from Vortex.
Vortex cracks Velazquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Velazquez tries to clinch there but Vortex circles away.
Vortex misses with a wild body shot.
Vortex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velazquez as he avoids it easily.
Velazquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Vortex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vortex moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vortex throws the left hand but Velazquez avoids the punch easily.
Velazquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vortex misses with a few strikes there.

Velazquez moves into the clinch.

Velazquez has clasped his hands together around Vortex's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vortex tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Velazquez easily slips into full mount!
Velazquez trying to control but Vortex is having none of it.
Vortex tries to hold on but Velazquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Velazquez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vortex has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Velazquez controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venom Vortex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Velazquez needs to keep his hands up - Vortex had a free shot at his head there.
Velazquez tries to clinch up but Vortex circles away and keeps his distance.
Vortex misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vortex. Velazquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vortex fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velazquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Vortex scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vortex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Velazquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vortex is trying to maintain the position but Velazquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Velazquez wants to control but Vortex is keeping him busy.
Velazquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Velazquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velazquez wants to control but Vortex is keeping him busy.
Vortex is trying to stand up here but Velazquez is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez wants to take a breather but Vortex is having none of it.
Vortex is trying to stand back up but Velazquez is controlling him
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velazquez passes to side control.

Velazquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vortex tries to escape but Velazquez is in control.
Vortex tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Velazquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Velazquez tries for a kimura but Vortex is defending well.
Vortex wants to control but Velazquez postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Velazquez tries for a kimura but Vortex is defending well.
Velazquez is looking to take a break and control but Vortex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vortex wants to get back to his feet.
Vortex dodges the ground and pound from Velazquez.
Vortex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velazquez taking a breather here.
Vortex is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is chipping away with strikes.
Vortex bucks up and tries to throw Velazquez off but instead Velazquez has got his back!

Velazquez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Vortex's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Vortex is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Velazquez gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Vortex is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Velazquez is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dante Velazquez!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Belstead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Broden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Belstead might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Papa Roach - Last Resort. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Belstead
vs
Broden

175 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brute
Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominic Belstead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joakim Broden!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Broden finds it's way through Belstead's defenses.
Broden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Broden wants it to stay on the feet.
Broden thows a body shot but no joy.
Broden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belstead manages to avoid it.
Belstead looks to score with a jab to the body but Broden is just out of range.
Broden scores with a jab to the body.
Broden fails to land with a series of punches.
Belstead moves away from the strike by Broden.

Belstead gets a double leg takedown into Broden's guard.
Broden pulls Belstead in to control the position.
Belstead is pushing down on Broden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Broden is fighting to maintain full guard but Belstead has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broden wants to improve his position but Belstead is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belstead throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Broden to regain full guard.
Broden pulls Belstead in close to prevent any damage.

Belstead postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Broden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belstead, into his guard.
Broden lands a couple of digs.
Broden wants to control from the top but Belstead keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belstead controls Broden momentarily but Broden frees himself.
Broden wants to control from the top but Belstead keeps moving.
Belstead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Belstead throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Broden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belstead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Broden has managed to get both his arms back between Belstead's legs - danger averted.
Belstead is trying to control the position but Broden postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belstead keeping full guard, as Broden tries to pass.
Broden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Belstead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broden defends it easily.
Broden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belstead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Belstead is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Broden has his hands clasped together but Belstead extends an breaks Broden's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Belstead.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominic Belstead!
After winning the bout, Dominic Belstead thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck comes to the cage accompanied by Парус. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodrigues's choice of entrance music: Joe Walsh - In the City. Jake Rodrigues has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boycheck
vs
Rodrigues

180 cm
29
204 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

187 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Torment Fightwear
[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitka Boycheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
Boycheck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
A low kick from Rodrigues misses

and Boycheck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodrigues's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Boycheck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodrigues looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodrigues looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodrigues!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rodrigues has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rodrigues swings away with a body shot that misses

and Boycheck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boycheck.
Boycheck looking to pass the guard.
Boycheck prevents Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boycheck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Boycheck is controlling the position.
Boycheck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but Boycheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but Boycheck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boycheck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boycheck manages to pass to side control.
Boycheck throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Boycheck moves into full mount! Rodrigues won't be happy about that!
Boycheck with shots to the head and body - Rodrigues looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boycheck with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boycheck lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boycheck 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.
Rodrigues is bucking up trying to escape but Boycheck cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Boycheck.
Rodrigues squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Boycheck looking to finish Rodrigues with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rodrigues!
Boycheck lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodrigues hang on?
Rodrigues taking shots to the head.

Rodrigues is rocked!
Boycheck postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rodrigues badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Boycheck around the waist but Boycheck pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Boycheck is the winner by TKO! Boycheck jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitka Boycheck!
Mitka Boycheck opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.