DFC 2 - Arienzo vs Conwell PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karlos Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Falcao
vs
Fredriksson

190 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karlos Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Falcao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fredriksson quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Falcao controlling the action here.
Falcao is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Falcao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

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

Falcao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fredriksson to the ground. Falcao is now in Fredriksson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to control the position but Falcao postures up.
Fredriksson pulls Falcao in close to prevent any damage.
Falcao preventing the sweep.
Fredriksson managing to control the position.
Falcao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Fredriksson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Falcao tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlos Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Falcao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Falcao is controlling the pace.
Fredriksson manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fredriksson working a defensive guard here.
Falcao wants to stand but Fredriksson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Falcao tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredriksson is retaining full guard.
Fredriksson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Falcao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fredriksson goes for an armbar but Falcao turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Falcao.
Fredriksson is trying to control the position but Falcao postures up.
Fredriksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredriksson, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Falcao from controlling successfully.
Falcao sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karlos Falcao will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Falcao shoots in but no luck this time.
Falcao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Falcao.
Fredriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcao pinned against the cage. Falcao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Falcao has taken the fight to the clinch.

Falcao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown but Falcao sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Falcao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao looks to land a combination. Fredriksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Falcao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fredriksson was covering up waiting for the punch and Falcao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Falcao looking to sit in guard and control but Fredriksson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falcao trying to strike off his back.
Karlos Falcao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredriksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fredriksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fredriksson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Fredriksson is working for a kimura here but Falcao manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fredriksson's guard.

Falcao decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely.

Falcao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fredriksson!
Fredriksson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Falcao decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fredriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson with a poor takedown

and Falcao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Falcao.
Fredriksson is breathing heavily.
Falcao is looking to stand up but Fredriksson won't let him.
Falcao trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcao wants to stand and escape but instead Fredriksson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Falcao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fredriksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fredriksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!

Fredriksson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falcao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falcao has escaped and now he's on top!
Falcao looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Falcao trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Falcao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Fredriksson shoots for a takedown but Falcao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Falcao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fredriksson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Falcao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Falcao wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping him busy.
Fredriksson struggling a bit here.
Fredriksson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Falcao is staying active.
Falcao taking a break here but Fredriksson is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fredriksson.
Falcao wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping him busy.
Falcao is stalling here. Fredriksson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Falcao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fredriksson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Falcao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Fredriksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Falcao is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fredriksson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao is looking to improve his position but Fredriksson isn't that keen on the idea.
Falcao wants to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.

Fredriksson wants to finish this one by submission but Falcao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fredriksson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fredriksson looking for a guillotine from mount but Falcao is having none of it.

Fredriksson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao tries to reverse the position but Fredriksson maintains control.

Fredriksson working for a submission but Falcao is keeping him at bay.

Fredriksson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fredriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falcao tries to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.

Fredriksson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Falcao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Falcao!
Fredriksson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falcao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Falcao trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Falcao looking to sit in guard and control but Fredriksson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
David Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlos Falcao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fredriksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fredriksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karlos Falcao.
Well Falcao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlos Falcao!

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 Roger Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Gomez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Simms
vs
Gomez

190 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Simms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Simms as Gomez shoots in.

Gomez clinches with his opponent.

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

Simms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simms cracks Gomez with a big right hand but Gomez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gomez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simms throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Simms connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gomez some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simms lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gomez down.

Simms is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms taking a breather here.
Simms lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gomez down.
Gomez dodges the ground and pound from Simms.
Simms working the ground and pound.
Simms scores with punches from side control.
Simms working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simms scores with punches from side control.

Simms goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gomez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simms's guard! Nice work there by Gomez!
Simms has Gomez pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Simms.
Gomez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simms is proving hard to escape from.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simms sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simms sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roger Simms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Gomez.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Simms moves out of range easily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Simms shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez looks gassed!
Simms clobbers Gomez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roger Simms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simms defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
Simms lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Simms looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gomez is staying active underneath Simms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Simms postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gomez to stand up.

Simms has Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Simms scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Simms stands up and beckons Gomez to his feet.
Simms connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gomez gets caught flat footed, as Simms shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simms postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Simms with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomez is defended easily by Simms.
Simms throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Roger Simms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Simms counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Simms sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roger Simms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Gomez.

Simms shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomez's guard.
Simms trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Simms throws a big elbow that misses.
Simms wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Simms lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simms lands a couple of elbows.
Simms tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Simms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez's head.
Simms works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
Simms wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Simms postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.
Simms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roger Simms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Simms landing some decent shots from guard.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simms looking to pass the guard.
Simms is working Gomez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simms is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms cracks Gomez with a solid left hand.
Simms passes Gomez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simms is stalling here. Gomez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simms seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gomez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Simms is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it.
Simms is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simms on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simms tries to get out of the position.
Simms is trying to control but can't.
Simms gets back to full guard.

Simms has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
Simms is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Simms is looking to stall here but Gomez recovers full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Simms dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gomez tries to clinch there but Simms circles away.

Simms scores with a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Simms passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simms in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gomez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simms's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simms working Gomez over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simms lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Simms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
Gomez wants to control but Simms passes into side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to control Simms's posture but Simms avoids it.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simms scoring with punches from side control.
Simms scores with punches from side control.
A control attempt from Gomez but he's now mounted!
Simms with shots to the head and body - Gomez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Simms unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Gomez is rocked!
Simms unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gomez wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Simms celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Simms!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Tuphuria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rollins (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.

Tuphuria
vs
Rollins

183 cm
21
211 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

195 cm
24
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Tuphuria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rollins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Rollins gets to his feet - Tuphuria follows without any prompting.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rollins pulls guard effortlessly.
Rollins wants to stand and escape but Tuphuria is having none of it.

Rollins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuphuria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rollins is pulling down on Tuphuria's head. It's preventing any offense from Tuphuria, at least for the moment.
Tuphuria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins controlling Tuphuria's posture.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rollins keeps the fight on the outside.

Rollins moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rollins breaks the clinch.
Tuphuria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but Tuphuria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tuphuria is breathing heavily.
Tuphuria shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tuphuria's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tuphuria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Tuphuria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins thumps Tuphuria with a low kick.
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but Tuphuria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Tuphuria as Rollins shoots in.

Rollins feints and as Tuphuria raises his hands in defense, Rollins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins passes Tuphuria's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is controlling the pace.
Tuphuria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuphuria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rollins.
Rollins slows the pace down in half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Antonio Rollins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuphuria sprawls well. Tuphuria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Rollins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tuphuria is fending him off so far but Rollins persists. Nope, Tuphuria circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Tuphuria. No joy for Rollins on that attempt.

Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rollins dominated that round.
That's time! Tuphuria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight stays on the outside here - Tuphuria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuphuria stuffs the takedown.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Rollins shoots in but Tuphuria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
George Tuphuria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rollins.
Tuphuria is looking to clinch.
Rollins with a poor takedown

and Tuphuria counters by clinching up.
Tuphuria tries to pull guard but Rollins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuphuria tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tuphuria as he jumps to the side.

Rollins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuphuria, pushing him back against the cage.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuphuria tries for a takedown but Rollins manages to get underhooks.
Tuphuria takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like George Tuphuria has been cut.

Rollins manages to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuphuria would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rollins trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rollins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tuphuria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins blocks a head kick by Tuphuria.
Rollins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
Rollins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tuphuria is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Tuphuria has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rollins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins holding both Tuphuria 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rollins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rollins kicks off Tuphuria and gets to his feet.
Antonio Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Rollins with that takedown attempt.
Rollins thuds his shin into the meat of Tuphuria's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Tuphuria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Tuphuria's cut.
That's time! Tuphuria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rollins has his takedown stuffed

and Tuphuria decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rollins's guard.

Tuphuria stands up and waves to Rollins to follow him.

Rollins takes the fight into the clinch.
Rollins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuphuria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rollins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tuphuria in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins stalling.

Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuphuria lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tuphuria.
Rollins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
George Tuphuria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rollins.
Tuphuria tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuphuria looks for a takedown but Rollins sprawls well.
Rollins tries to clinch but Tuphuria is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuphuria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollins.
Tuphuria lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tuphuria stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Tuphuria circles away easily

and Tuphuria counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rollins's guard now.
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!

Tuphuria decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rollins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuphuria circles away.
Tuphuria tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tuphuria but Tuphuria pushes him off and we're back to square one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tuphuria has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rollins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rollins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Rollins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rollins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuphuria is standing up over Rollins. Rollins looks to escape but Tuphuria dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rollins is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Tuphuria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rollins 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Rollins!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Rollins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson's entrance music is Kickstart My Heart. A fine choice. Jones has chosen Cry of the Blackbirds as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jonsson
vs
Jones

206 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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, Magnus Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jonsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jonsson.
Jonsson fails with the takedown.

Jonsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Jonsson maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jonsson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Jonsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Jonsson is controlling well.
Jones pushes Jonsson off looking to stand but Jonsson dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson prevents Jones from improving his position.

Jonsson is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jonsson to get the leverage.
Jonsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Jonsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is trying to stand.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

Jonsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.

Jonsson is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jonsson to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jonsson is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Jonsson is controlling him
Jonsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jonsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Jonsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jonsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Jonsson is controlling well.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonsson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson preventing the sweep.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Jonsson pushes his legs off easily.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jonsson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jonsson pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jonsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jonsson stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jonsson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jonsson cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is not content to let Jonsson control the position.
Jonsson landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is pushing Jonsson's head away, looking to escape. Jonsson manages to hold on to the position though.

Jonsson decides to stand back up. Jonsson steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Jonsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Jonsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Jonsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jonsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jonsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magnus Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones thumps Jonsson with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Jonsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jonsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jones lands a big head kick that sends Jonsson tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Jonsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Magnus Jonsson has been cut.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Jonsson in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jonsson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jones follows Jonsson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Jones!
A relieved looking Remy Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Triplett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Swanson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Triplett
vs
Swanson

170 cm
24
181 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

178 cm
24
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raymond Triplett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Swanson catches Triplett right on the button with a cross.
Triplett defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Triplett throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Triplett sprawls well. Triplett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Swanson. No joy for Triplett on that attempt.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo!

Triplett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Triplett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Triplett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Triplett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Triplett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Triplett.
Triplett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is wriggling around but Triplett manages to pass to half guard.
Triplett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Triplett is nestled in close to Swanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Triplett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Triplett winds up and cracks Swanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson taking some punishment here, with Triplett in his half guard.
Swanson is trying to stand up here but Triplett is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Triplett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Triplett.
Triplett prevents Swanson from standing back up.
Triplett lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson is trying to stand.
Swanson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Triplett 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.
Swanson looks gassed!
Triplett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swanson wants to control but Triplett is keeping busy.
Triplett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Triplett thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Triplett thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Swanson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Triplett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Triplett's back!
Swanson missing with strikes.

Swanson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Swanson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Triplett doesn't escape.
Swanson doesn't have the hooks in and Triplett manages to turn into his guard.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Triplett postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow.
Triplett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Triplett looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Triplett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Triplett wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Triplett connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Triplett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triplett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swanson pulls Triplett in close to prevent any damage.
Triplett throws a big elbow that misses.
Triplett throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
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!
Triplett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Triplett throws a big elbow that misses.
Triplett throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Swanson wants to stand but Triplett is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Triplett connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Triplett looks to clinch
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Triplett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Triplett throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Triplett's guard. Nice move by Swanson!
Swanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Triplett.
Swanson trying to control but Triplett is working from the bottom.
Raymond Triplett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Triplett wants to stand and escape but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Triplett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Triplett is keeping the position.
Swanson lands a couple of digs.
Swanson prevents Triplett from getting back to his feet.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Triplett looking to control.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Triplett keeps moving.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Triplett clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Triplett is trying to pull guard but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Triplett is trying to pull guard but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Triplett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Triplett throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Swanson throws a low kick but Triplett avoids it.
Raymond Triplett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson lands with a hook. Triplett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Triplett lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Triplett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Triplett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Triplett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Triplett thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Swanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triplett shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Triplett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Triplett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Triplett's head.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Triplett is rocked!
Swanson connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Triplett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Triplett seems to have got his legs back now.
Triplett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Triplett persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Triplett.
Swanson throws a series of strikes that have Triplett backpedaling.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Triplett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Triplett scrambles back to his feet.
Triplett fails with a takedown attempt.
Triplett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Swanson lands.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Triplett tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Raymond Triplett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Triplett shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Triplett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swanson cracks Triplett with a good jab.
Triplett throws a combination. Swanson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Triplett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson feints a jab promting Triplett to slip. Swanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Triplett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Swanson 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!

Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Triplett's shoulder, as Triplett tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Triplett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Triplett.
Triplett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Triplett working away.
Triplett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Triplett tries to score with some ground and pound. Swanson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Triplett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Swanson is trying to get back to his feet.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson taking a bit of punishment here - Triplett scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Triplett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Triplett scoring with punches from side control.
Triplett cracks Swanson with a big elbow.
Triplett throws an elbow but Swanson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Swanson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Triplett is controlling him well.
Swanson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Triplett prevents Swanson from escaping the position.
Swanson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ground and pound from Triplett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Triplett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Triplett lands an elbow.
Triplett is working Swanson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Triplett lands some shots froms side control.
Triplett throws an elbow but Swanson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Triplett working the ground and pound but Swanson is defending the strikes.
Triplett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Swanson is avoiding damage well.
Swanson is pushing Triplett's head away, looking to escape. Triplett manages to hold on to the position though.
Triplett grinds an elbow into Swanson's temple.
Triplett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Triplett working the ground and pound.
Triplett working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triplett working the ground and pound.

Swanson is rocked!
Triplett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Swanson is still in real trouble! Can Triplett finish him?
Triplett working the ground and pound from side control.
Triplett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Swanson down.
Triplett working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Triplett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Triplett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Triplett working the ground and pound from side control.
Triplett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Triplett working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Triplett lands a few punches from side control.
Triplett working the ground and pound from side control.
Swanson tries to bench press Triplett off him but Triplett keeps the position.
Swanson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Triplett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Triplett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Swanson pushes Triplett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Triplett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Triplett working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triplett working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson is looking for a sweep.
Triplett lands an elbow.
Swanson tries to buck Triplett off but Triplett is having none of it.
Swanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swanson seems to have recovered his senses.
Triplett lands an elbow.

Triplett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Triplett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Swanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Triplett feints and as Swanson raises his hands in defense, Triplett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swanson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Triplett with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Triplett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Triplett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Triplett!
Raymond Triplett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rimbon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio The Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Dizzee Rascal - Scream. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
The Bull

190 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rimbon Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio The Bull!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bull throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.

Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Bull to the ground. Gracie is now in The Bull's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Bull's guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but The Bull defends it.
Gracie wants to control but The Bull is keeping him busy.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Bull is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie takes The Bull's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, The Bull is in trouble.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking for the RNC.

Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, The Bull has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bull has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

The Bull preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
The Bull staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bull tries to break free.

Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! The Bull is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rimbon Gracie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rimbon Gracie thanked ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Duch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duch comes to the cage accompanied by John Cage's 4'33". Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Duch
vs
Quaid

199 cm
26
191 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

181 cm
22
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryszard Duch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Douglas Quaid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Duch gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Duch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Duch working away.
Duch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Quaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duch's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Duch! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Quaid has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryszard Duch!
Ryszard Duch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Arienzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Flying Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus has chosen David Bowie ft David Guetta - Just For One Day (Heroes) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Carlos Arienzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Arienzo
vs
Flying Lotus

183 cm
29
195 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

193 cm
31
202 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Arienzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Flying Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lotus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arienzo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lotus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Arienzo to regain full guard.
Lotus stopping the sweep attempt from Arienzo.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Arienzo is retaining full guard.
Arienzo wants to sweep but no luck.

Arienzo has his foot on Lotus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lotus works his way back into a safe position though.
Arienzo has Lotus pulled in close to control his posture.
Arienzo keeping moving, preventing Lotus from controlling successfully.
Lotus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arienzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lotus.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Arienzo keeps moving.

Arienzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lotus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arienzo keeping moving, preventing Lotus from controlling successfully.
Lotus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lotus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arienzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lotus has managed to get both his arms back between Arienzo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arienzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lotus is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lotus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arienzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lotus has managed to get both his arms back between Arienzo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Arienzo keeps moving.
Lotus looking to pass the guard.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Arienzo keeps moving.

Lotus throws a sloppy strike and Arienzo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lotus is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Arienzo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Arienzo!
Carlos Arienzo is the new middleweight champion!
Carlos Arienzo very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

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