QFC Tournament 179 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Zuhair
vs
Snelson

150 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zuhair Zuhair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daryl Snelson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snelson tries a low kick but Zuhair avoids it.
Snelson shoots in for a double leg but Zuhair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zuhair avoids the head kick by Snelson.
Zuhair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snelson but Snelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zuhair stuffs the takedown attempt from Snelson. Snelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Zuhair tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snelson is defended easily by Zuhair.
Zuhair Zuhair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Snelson.
Zuhair shoots in looking for a takedown but Snelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zuhair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Snelson has eaten all the pies!
Zuhair misses with a head kick.
Zuhair tries for a takedown but Snelson circles away easily

and Snelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zuhair'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Snelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zuhair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zuhair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snelson working some strikes from top position.
Snelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Snelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuhair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuhair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snelson on the ground.
Snelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snelson preventing the sweep.
Snelson slips nicely into half guard.
Zuhair is trying to stand back up but Snelson is controlling him
Snelson is just content to waste time from the top position. Zuhair takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Snelson looking to pass the guard.
Snelson advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snelson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Zuhair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snelson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snelson trying to control the action but Zuhair is working from the bottom.
Snelson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zuhair some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snelson is looking to take a break and control but Zuhair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snelson working the ground and pound from side control.
Snelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuhair keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuhair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snelson misses with a hook.

Zuhair has Snelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Snelson just leaning against Zuhair, taking a breather.
Zuhair is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zuhair tries to break free but Snelson pushes him back against the cage.
Zuhair is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zuhair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuhair Zuhair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snelson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zuhair.
Zuhair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snelson walks away with a smile on his face. Zuhair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Snelson darts in and clinches Zuhair up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snelson.
Snelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zuhair smiles and moves away.
Snelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuhair is just out of range.
Snelson shoots for a takedown but Zuhair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Zuhair tries to sprawl out of it but Snelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zuhair manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Zuhair clinches up against the cage.
Zuhair drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snelson is trying to pull guard but Zuhair has him pressed against the cage.
Zuhair blocks a body shot from Snelson.
Snelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zuhair is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Snelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zuhair prevents the takedown attempt.
Snelson misses with a knee to the head.
Zuhair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snelson to keep the fight standing.
Zuhair is trying to pull guard but Snelson has him pressed against the cage.
Snelson is looking to control Zuhair's arms but Zuhair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snelson has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuhair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zuhair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snelson is breathing heavily.
Zuhair jumps guard but Snelson stands there with Zuhair around his waist. Zuhair gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zuhair tries for a takedown but Snelson manages to get underhooks.
Snelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuhair.
Snelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Zuhair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zuhair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zuhair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zuhair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zuhair drags the fight down to the ground.
Zuhair controlling Snelson's posture.
Snelson wants to stand and escape but instead Zuhair has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zuhair wants to control from the top but Snelson keeps moving.
Snelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuhair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zuhair stopping the sweep attempt from Snelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zuhair Zuhair will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zuhair fails with the takedown.
Zuhair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Zuhair fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuhair Zuhair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuhair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snelson tries to avoid it but Zuhair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snelson to the ground. Snelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zuhair gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snelson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snelson trying to control but Zuhair is working from the bottom.
Zuhair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snelson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Snelson stays in close to Zuhair's body and controls the position.
Daryl Snelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snelson wants to control from the top but Zuhair keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daryl Snelson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Snelson throws a right hand that Zuhair ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuhair also avoids with ease.
Snelson fails with the takedown.
Zuhair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snelson defends it nicely.
Zuhair wants to clinch but Snelson slips to the side

and Snelson counters by clinching up.
Snelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuhair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zuhair tries to break the clinch but Snelson is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zuhair to keep the fight standing.
Snelson jumps guard but Zuhair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuhair after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Zuhair.
Zuhair has had enough of the clinch but Snelson keeps him there for the moment.
Zuhair will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snelson up against the cage.
Snelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zuhair has Snelson pressed against the cage, preventing Snelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zuhair counters with a straight right hand.
Zuhair throws a sloppy head kick and Snelson moves out of range easily.
Snelson dives in and grabs Zuhair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zuhair pushes down on Snelson's head and hops out.
Zuhair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zuhair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuhair misses with a body kick.
Snelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snelson looks for a takedown but Zuhair sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daryl Snelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snelson 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Daryl Snelson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Daryl Snelson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Daryl Snelson!

Daryl Snelson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

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

Lung
vs
Nakomi

225 cm
24
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ji Lung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ioshihiro Nakomi!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lung gets a double leg takedown into Nakomi's guard.
Nakomi trying to keep a closed guard but Lung is proving a slippery customer.
Lung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakomi is keeping the position for now.
Lung trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakomi pulls Lung in close to his closed guard and prevents Lung from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lung stopping the sweep attempt from Nakomi.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakomi looks for a takedown but Lung sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakomi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakomi's waist but Nakomi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lung off to one side.

Nakomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lung sprawls well initially but Nakomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nakomi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lung looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakomi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Lung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lung really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakomi wants to control but Lung is keeping him busy.
Lung wants to get back to his feet.
Lung wants to improve his position but Nakomi is controlling well.

Lung manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lung swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakomi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakomi takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nakomi has eaten all the pies!
Come on Nakomi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lung tries to pull guard but Nakomi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakomi taking a breather.
Lung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ji Lung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Nakomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lung connects with a nice short shot to Nakomi's temple.
Nakomi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Ji Lung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakomi as he avoids it easily.
Nakomi keeps the fight on the outside.

Nakomi gets a takedown into half guard.

Nakomi 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lung wants to improve his position but Nakomi is controlling well.
Lung gets full guard.
Lung is trying to keep Nakomi in close.
Lung working a defensive guard but Nakomi manages to pass into side control anyway.

Nakomi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lung, who protects the arm well.
Lung tries to buck Nakomi off but Nakomi is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lung manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lung trying to control but Nakomi postures up.
Nakomi wants to control but Lung is keeping him busy.
Nakomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lung wants to improve his position but Nakomi is controlling well.
Ji Lung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lung is working hard here to advance position.
Nakomi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakomi working Lung over with strikes.
Lung is looking for a sweep. Nakomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakomi moves into full mount! Lung won't be happy about that!
Lung is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakomi with shots to the head and body - Lung looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lung tries to hold on but Nakomi pushes him away.
Nakomi looking to finish with strikes here!
Lung working to try and regain half guard.
Nakomi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakomi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ioshihiro Nakomi 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! This is the final round!

Nakomi rushes Lung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lung is pressed up against the cage. Nakomi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lung down to the mat. Lung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick from Lung lands but Nakomi takes it in his stride.

Lung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nakomi on his heels. He'll look to pass Nakomi's guard now, I'm sure.
Lung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakomi is trying to keep Lung in close.

Lung stands up and waves to Nakomi to follow him.
Nakomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakomi misses with a takedown attempt
and Lung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Lung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ioshihiro Nakomi.
Nakomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lung connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakomi misses with a takedown attempt
and Lung counters with a nice body kick.
Nakomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakomi stuffs the takedown attempt from Lung. Lung gets slowly back to his feet.
Ji Lung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakomi darts in trying to clinch
and Lung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakomi fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lung lands with a straight right. Nakomi didn't see that one coming.

Lung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lung is trying to drag Nakomi to the mat but Nakomi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakomi tries to pull guard but Lung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakomi is trying to break free.
Lung tries to pull guard but Nakomi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lung drops back down to his feet.
Nakomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakomi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakomi prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakomi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lung controls his hands.
Lung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nakomi is defending well.
Lung gets underhooks to prevent Nakomi's takedown attempt.

Nakomi manages to break the clinch.
Nakomi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lung but Lung pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lung lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nakomi has a takedown stuffed.

Lung gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lung is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nakomi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nakomi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lung tries to get to full guard but Nakomi has control of the leg.
Nakomi controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakomi trying to control the action but Lung is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ji Lung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lung 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 for Ji Lung!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Ji Lung!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Ji Lung!

Ji Lung wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

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

Vampa
vs
Simpson

168 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luigi Vampa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vampa. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Vampa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vampa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.

Vampa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vampa.
Vampa tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.

Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vampa pulls his head out easily.

Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vampa prevents Simpson from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vampa pulls his head out easily.
Simpson is in trouble now - Vampa has advanced to mount!
Simpson working to try and regain half guard.
Vampa moves to take his opponent's back.
Vampa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Simpson doesn't escape.

Vampa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Simpson is defending well though. Vampa let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Simpson right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vampa throwing strikes here but Simpson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vampa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simpson to take his back!
Simpson breaks Vampa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Simpson looks winded!

Vampa is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Vampa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simpson is working Vampa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vampa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vampa keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Vampa trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Vampa wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vampa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vampa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vampa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vampa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.

Simpson working for a triangle but Vampa defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vampa is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vampa passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Vampa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vampa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Vampa from controlling successfully.
Vampa throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.

Simpson has an active guard here but Vampa has managed to pass into half guard.

Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vampa pulls his head out easily.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vampa wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
Vampa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vampa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vampa 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.
Vampa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luigi Vampa.
Vampa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vampa somewhat.
Luigi Vampa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vampa throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt

so Vampa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Vampa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vampa trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Simpson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vampa has picked Simpson up and slammed him! Simpson can't keep hold of the triangle and Vampa manages to pass to side control!
Vampa trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson is being controlled here.
Sloppy strikes there by Vampa.
Simpson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simpson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Vampa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simpson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simpson is looking to regain half guard here but Vampa keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Vampa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vampa is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simpson looking for a sweep but Vampa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Vampa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vampa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vampa controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Vampa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Simpson is looking to get to half guard.
Vampa looking to ground and pound but Simpson is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vampa controlling the position easily from mount.
Simpson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Vampa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vampa is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.

Vampa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Vampa getting side control.

Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vampa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vampa tries to stand and escape but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Vampa is going to stand back up.
Vampa trying to pass the guard but Simpson defending well.

We're going to have a standup here because Luigi Vampa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Simpson misses with a takedown
and Vampa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson with a poor takedown

and Vampa counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
Vampa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vampa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vampa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vampa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vampa taking a breather here.
Simpson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Luigi Vampa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Vampa.
Vampa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Simpson regains half guard.
Vampa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vampa pulls his head out easily.
Vampa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vampa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

Simpson looking for subs from the bottom but Vampa mounts him!
Vampa content just to control the position here.
Vampa landing strikes from the mount and Simpson is in trouble!
Vampa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vampa.
Vampa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Simpson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Simpson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vampa's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I really don't envy Simpson right now.

Vampa has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Simpson is in real trouble here. Vampa gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Simpson is tapping out! Vampa wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luigi Vampa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

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

Gustafsson
vs
Snoppy

168 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

161 cm
25
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juha Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frisk Snoppy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snoppy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Snoppy regains half guard.
Gustafsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snoppy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Snoppy is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking to advance position but Snoppy won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to control but Snoppy is keeping him busy.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.

Snoppy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Snoppy looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snoppy keeps working.

Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Snoppy is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson wants to control but Snoppy is keeping him busy.
Gustafsson is looking to advance position but Snoppy won't allow it.

Gustafsson is trying for a kimura here. Snoppy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gustafsson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juha Gustafsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

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

Dib
vs
Poker

172 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

157 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muad Dib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pippy Poker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poker feints and as Dib raises his hands in defense, Poker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dib working a defensive guard here.
Dib tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dib's guard.
Poker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Poker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Poker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dib's head.
Poker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dib wants to control but Poker is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Poker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dib tries to get to full guard but Poker has control of the leg.
Dib avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poker.
Dib has hold of Poker's hands but Poker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dib avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poker.
Dib wants to control but Poker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dib tries to roll over but Poker keeps him under control.
Dib is refusing to be controlled, as Poker sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dib wants to control but Poker is keeping busy.
Poker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Poker.
Poker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dib wants to get back to his feet.

Dib is defending against the submission attempts here by Poker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dib is looking to escape.
Dib wants to control but Poker passes into side.
Poker avoids the strikes from the bottom by Dib.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dib is trying to get back to half guard.
Dib gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dib is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dib is looking to escape.
Dib is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dib is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Poker trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Dib that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dib tries to hold on but Poker pushes him away.
Poker with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Dib that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poker lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Poker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Poker lands a heavy elbow.
Dib squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dib slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Poker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dib defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Poker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poker with shots to the head and body - Dib looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Poker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dib sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poker shoots in but no luck this time.
Poker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Dib counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dib will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Poker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dib gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dib is looking to stand up but Poker won't let him.
Poker wants to sweep but no luck.
Dib stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pippy Poker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dib passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Poker prevents Dib from improving position.
Dib working away.
Dib is looking to take a break and control but Poker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Poker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dib trying to control from the bottom.
Poker drops an elbow to the side of Dib's head.
Poker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poker is thwarting Dib's attempts to control the position.
Poker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Poker trying to pass the guard but Dib defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dib trying to control but Poker postures up.
Poker lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dib pushes Poker off looking to stand but Poker dives back in and keeps control.
Dib moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dib is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poker passes Dib's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dib slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Dib has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poker works over Dib with some ground and pound from guard.
Poker won't allow Dib to sweep him here.
Poker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poker trying to control but Dib is working from the bottom.

Dib pushes a forearm under Poker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Poker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muad Dib!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

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

MacDonald
vs
Micthell

185 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fraiser MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suavey Micthell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Micthell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Micthell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Micthell doesn't manage to clinch there - MacDonald circles away.
MacDonald wants to clinch.

Micthell closes the distance and pushes MacDonald back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Micthell smiles and moves away.
MacDonald misses with a takedown
and Micthell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fraiser MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald shoots and misses
enabling Micthell to counter with a crisp jab.

Micthell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacDonald is trying to defend but Micthell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Micthell slips a nice elbow through MacDonald's hands, connecting with MacDonald's forehead.
Micthell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacDonald tries to kick Micthell off but Micthell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Micthell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
Micthell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

MacDonald has left one of his arms exposed and Micthell doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. MacDonald screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suavey Micthell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

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

Jay
vs
Brennan

169 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pip Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Brennan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Brennan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brennan as he avoids it easily.
Brennan misses with a wild combination.
Brennan checks the leg kick.
Jay fails with the takedown.
Brennan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pip Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Brennan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brennan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jay backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Brennan scores with a four punch combination!
Brennan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Brennan does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Brennan.
Jay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brennan swivels and escapes.
Brennan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brennan.
Brennan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jay back to the cage. Brennan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brennan connects with a right hand. Jay shakes it off.
Brennan misses with a few strikes there.
Brennan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jay wants to clinch
letting Brennan counter with a right hand.

Jay is rocked!
A combination from Brennan does no damage.
Brennan throws a right and a left that Jay avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay doesn't manage to clinch there - Brennan circles away.
Jay darts in trying to clinch
letting Brennan counter with a right hand.
Patrick Brennan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay tries to clinch
and Brennan counters with a stiff right hand.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Brennan. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brennan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brennan keeps the fight on the outside.
Brennan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brennan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brennan's waist but Brennan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jay off to one side.
Brennan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan moves out of range as Jay throws a body kick.
Brennan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brennan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jay shoots in and drives through. Brennan sprawls well.
Brennan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Jay fails with a takedown attempt.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brennan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jay.
Brennan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brennan throws a sloppy head kick and Jay moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries to clinch there but Brennan circles away.
Brennan stuffs the takedown.
Brennan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jay on the side of the head.
Brennan throws a combination. Jay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brennan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brennan looks to land a combination. Jay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oh Jay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jay. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jay fails with a takedown attempt.
Jay seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Brennan misses.
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.
Brennan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jay wants to clinch up but Brennan keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jay misses with a head kick.
Pip Jay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Brennan.
Jay fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Brennan as Jay shoots in.

Brennan forces Jay back against the cage and clinches.
Brennan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jay backwards.

Brennan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brennan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brennan throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Brennan takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jay manages to break the clinch.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but Brennan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pip Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jay takes a swing at Brennan's ribcage but misses.
Patrick Brennan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brennan misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Brennan. Those never looked like landing.
Brennan lands a two punch combo.
Brennan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jay backs up against the cage.
Brennan swinging wildly here.
Jay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brennan misses with a wild combination.
Brennan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brennan is breathing heavily.
Brennan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jay tries to clinch but Brennan moves out of range.

Jay drives through and clinches with Brennan against the cage.
Brennan lands a shoulder strike.

Brennan breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brennan stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Brennan scores with a four punch combination!

Jay closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Brennan.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brennan misses with a body punch.
Jay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brennan has him pressed against the cage.
Brennan is trying to break the clinch but Jay is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brennan.

Brennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay fails with a takedown attempt.
Brennan fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brennan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Jay.
Jay shoots for a takedown but Brennan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jay shoots in looking for a takedown. Brennan tries to sprawl out of it but Jay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brennan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brennan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brennan, right into the meat.
Brennan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jay is defended easily by Brennan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Brennan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jay scores with a one two! Brennan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brennan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jay looks to throw a body kick
and Brennan counters with a one-two to the body.
Brennan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brennan tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brennan's waist but Brennan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jay off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay throws a leg kick that misses.

Brennan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jay prevents a body shot from Brennan.
Jay is trying to break free.
Brennan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Brennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay tries to clinch there but Brennan circles away.
Jay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brennan looks to land a combination but Jay avoids it well.
Brennan lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan ducks right into an uppercut from Jay.
Jay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brennan tries to clinch up.
Brennan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jay.
Jay slips a jab and a cross from Brennan.
Jay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brennan misses with a two punch combination.
Brennan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brennan stuffs the takedown attempt from Jay. Jay gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pip Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brennan jabs Jay to the body, keeping him 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!
Brennan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan fails to land with a series of punches.
Brennan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brennan misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jay.
Jay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jay slips a jab and a cross from Brennan.
Brennan misses with a double jab.
Jay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brennan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jay shoots in and drives through. Brennan sprawls well.
Jay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brennan moves into the clinch.
Brennan lands with a short shot to the head.
Jay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brennan smiles and moves away.

Brennan has closed the distance and engaged Jay in a clinch.
Jay is trying to pull guard but Brennan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brennan is stalling here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brennan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pip Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brennan avoiding damage as Jay throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Brennan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brennan 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Patrick Brennan!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Patrick Brennan!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Patrick Brennan!

Patrick Brennan wins by unanimous decision!