WPR: WD 3 (SAT) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mushroom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mighty Mushroom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mushroom
vs
Hero

164 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mighty Mushroom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Canadian Hero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero.
Hero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mushroom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hero walks into a jab.
Mushroom scores with a hook to the body. Hero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hero walks into a left hand.
Mushroom misses with a hook.
Hero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mushroom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hero somewhat.
Mushroom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Mushroom forces Hero back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero stalls.
Mushroom tries to stall but Hero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mushroom lands a body punch.
Mushroom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mushroom lands a right hand.
Mushroom tries a knee to the head but Hero blocks it.
Mushroom tries to land a knee to the head but Hero blocks with his arms.
Mushroom working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Mushroom.
Mushroom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mushroom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero slowing the pace effectively.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mushroom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Mushroom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Mushroom.
Hero takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Canadian Hero has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mushroom tries to break free but Hero pushes him back against the cage.
Mushroom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mushroom smiles and moves away.
Mighty Mushroom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canadian Hero.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mushroom throws out a leg kick but Hero moves out of range and Mushroom only half commits.
Hero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mushroom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mushroom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mushroom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canadian Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero motions for Mushroom to come forward. Hero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mushroom blocks a low kick nicely.
Mushroom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hero shoots in but Mushroom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Mushroom - just one landing.
Hero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mushroom misses the target.
Hero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mushroom.
Mushroom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mushroom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mushroom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mushroom tries to avoid it but Hero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mushroom to the ground. Mushroom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Mushroom misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mushroom loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Mushroom throws a wild body kick that Hero sees coming a mile off.
Hero throws a leg kick but Mushroom moved away.
Hero tries to score with a low kick but Mushroom moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mushroom scores with a leg kick.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Mushroom misses with a few strikes there.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown. Mushroom tries to sprawl out of it but Hero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mushroom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mushroom.
Hero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mushroom scores with a nice head shot.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mushroom thows a body shot but no joy.
Mighty Mushroom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero dives in and grabs Mushroom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes down on Hero's head and hops out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mushroom tries a head kick but it misses.
Hero tries to land a leg kick but Mushroom saw it coming and moves away.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mushroom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mighty Mushroom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Canadian Hero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mushroom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mushroom looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Mushroom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hero's sensitive parts.
Hero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Hero is rocked!

Mushroom drives through and clinches with Hero against the cage.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Mushroom finish him?
Hero blocks an elbow strike.
Mushroom scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mushroom.

Mushroom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mushroom thumps Hero with a low kick.
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mushroom thows a body kick. Hero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mushroom closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hero! Mushroom dives in looking to finish! Hero is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mighty Mushroom!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Brent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Strip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent comes to the cage accompanied by Brent and Johnson - 'Equality Street'. Lan Strip has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brent
vs
Strip

168 cm
18
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lan Strip!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brent gets a double leg takedown into Strip's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brent lands a couple of digs.
Brent controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strip's head.
Brent stands up over Strip, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strip wants to get back to his feet but Brent is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brent stays in close to Strip's body and controls the 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!
Brent distracts Strip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent postures up in Strip's guard and throws a big left but Strip blocks it.
Brent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strip can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brent controls the pace.
Brent pushes down on Strip's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strip defending well though.
Brent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strip really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strip taking some punishment here, with Brent in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brent is controlling the pace.
Brent working over Strip with some ground and pound. Strip looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brent passes into side control, despite Strip's attempt to control the position.
Strip being controlled for a moment.
Brent moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strip is in a horrible position here. Brent smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brent landing shots from mount.

Strip is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Brent! Strip is hurt baaadly! Brent is firing away with more strikes - Strip is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Brent!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Ostrowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Parker's chin.

Ostrowski
vs
Parker

170 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Ostrowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker moves out of range as Ostrowski strikes.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Ostrowski moves out of range easily.
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ostrowski is able to avoid easily.
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ostrowski misses the target.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.

Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Ostrowski trying to control but Parker postures up.

Ostrowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ostrowski trying to control from the bottom.
Parker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ostrowski is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ostrowski avoid being mounted?
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ostrowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parker's back!
Parker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ostrowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Parker keeping hold of Ostrowski's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is not content to let Ostrowski control the position.
Parker is pressing down on Ostrowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ostrowski.

Parker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ostrowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Parker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ostrowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ostrowski keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a head shot. Ostrowski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Parker lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ostrowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker throws a big elbow that misses.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Ostrowski blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ostrowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ostrowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parker misses with a body kick.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ostrowski.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Ostrowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Ostrowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Ostrowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Ostrowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ostrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parker tries a low kick but Ostrowski avoids it.
Parker misses with a low kick.

Parker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ostrowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Parker working away.
Ostrowski taking a bit of punishment here - Parker scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ostrowski is refusing to be controlled, as Parker sits in half guard.
Ostrowski won't allow Parker to pass to mount.
Parker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Parker connects with a nice short shot to Ostrowski's temple.
Parker trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ostrowski tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parker in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is trying to maintain the position but Parker is very close to passing his half guard.
Parker prevents Ostrowski from improving his position.
Parker controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ostrowski!
Bob Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostrowski wants to control but Parker is having none of it.
Ostrowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a big elbow.
Parker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Parker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ostrowski badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Parker around the waist but Parker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Parker is the winner by TKO! Parker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Velli Kulho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renex Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulho comes to the cage accompanied by My Bitches Working Out!. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kulho
vs
Garcia

168 cm
18
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Velli Kulho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renex Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kulho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kulho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulho which made him look bad.
Velli Kulho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renex Garcia.
Nice shot lands for Kulho.
Kulho with a nice cross.
Kulho misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Kulho finds it's target.
Garcia throws a body punch but Kulho moves out of range.
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Kulho sprawls well.
Kulho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Kulho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch
and Kulho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Kulho, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Kulho against the cage but Kulho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulho throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Kulho scores with a jab.

It looks like Renex Garcia has been cut.
Kulho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Garcia is rocked!
Kulho steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Garcia is out on his feet! Kulho sets himself and nearly takes Garcia's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Velli Kulho!
During a confident post fight interview, Velli Kulho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 Markku Ilkka Naalinkieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Garland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ilkka Naalinkieli
vs
Garland

162 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markku Ilkka Naalinkieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Garland !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naalinkieli works over Garland 's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Naalinkieli does it's job there.
Naalinkieli clobbers Garland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Garland is rocked!
Naalinkieli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garland is still on wobbly legs! Can Naalinkieli finish him?
Naalinkieli lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naalinkieli cracks Garland on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Garland falls backwards against the cage. Naalinkieli follows up with more strikes that drop Garland to his knees. Naalinkieli keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Garland ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markku Ilkka Naalinkieli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jari Litmanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Litmanen
vs
Smith

170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

168 cm
18
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160
Perkele!

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jari Litmanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith shoots in and bounces Litmanen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Litmanen has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Litmanen working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith trying to control but Litmanen is working from the bottom.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Smith stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Litmanen throws up his legs and catches Smith in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Smith tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Litmanen! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jari Litmanen!
A very excited looking Jari Litmanen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Aas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol Jitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aas comes to the cage accompanied by Nunnuka Nunnuka. Jitani has chosen El Condor Pasa as his entrance music. Errol Jitani will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Aas
vs
Jitani

166 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslak Aas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Errol Jitani!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jitani.

Aas gets a clinch.
Aas misses with a knee strike.
Aas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Jitani's head.
Jitani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aas prevents it.
Jitani avoiding damage as Aas throws knees to the body.
Aas misses with some punches.
Aas tries to work over Jitani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Jitani.
Jitani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Aas.
Jitani blocks a body shot from Aas.
Jitani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aas keeps control of Jitani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aas misses with a punch to the body.
Jitani wants to get back to striking at distance but Aas won't allow it.
Aas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jitani avoids the damage to the body.
Aas is pushing Jitani up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aas prevents Jitani from breaking the clinch.
Jitani takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Aas fails to land.
Aas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but Jitani blocks with his arms.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Jitani's head.
Jitani taking a breather.
Aas lands a shot to the body.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jitani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jitani blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Aas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aas lands a nice uppercut.
Aas lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Aas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jitani avoids it.
Aas lands a nice uppercut.
Aas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Aas.
Jitani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aas tries a knee to the head but Jitani blocks it.
Aas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aas misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jitani tries to stall but Aas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Jitani's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Aas.
Aas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aas digs a right hand into Jitani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jitani's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jitani blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jitani blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Aas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aas moves in looking to clinch but Jitani pushes him off.
Aas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jitani circles away.
Good exchange - Jitani coming out on top.
Aas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jitani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jitani misses with the combination.
Jitani thows a body shot but no joy.

Aas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jitani, pushing him back against the cage.
Aas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A bit of stalling here from Aas.
Aas landing knees to the body.
Aslak Aas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aas throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Jitani's head.
Aas lands an uppercut.
Aas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aas lands a body shot.
Jitani tries for a takedown but Aas manages to get underhooks.
Aas lands with a left to the head.
Aas misses with the head strike.
Aas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but Jitani blocks with his arms.
Aas lands with a left to the head.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but Jitani blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jitani backwards.
Aas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aas is struggling to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aas misses with a knee to the head.
Jitani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aas leaning against his opponent.
Jitani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Jitani's head.
Aas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Aas to work.
Aas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jitani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aas misses with a punch to the body.
Jitani tries to break free but Aas pushes him back against the cage.
Aas cracks Jitani with a nice body shot.
Aas is pushing Jitani up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitani can do to turn this around?
Aas misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jitani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jitani's elbow.
Jitani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aas has him pressed against the cage.
Jitani blocks a body shot from Aas.
A frustrated look appears on Jitani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aas lands a nice uppercut.
Aas misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jitani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jitani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aas leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Aas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Aas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jitani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jitani takes a swing at Aas's ribcage but misses.

Aas clinches up against the cage.
Aas misses with a knee strike.
Aas scores with a shot to the side of Jitani's head.
Jitani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Jitani.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aas.
Aas stalling.
Aas lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Aas.
Aas lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aas is defending well.
Aas looking to throw knees to the head but Jitani is blocking nicely.
Aas has Jitani pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Aas.
Aas lands a hook that snaps the head of Jitani backwards.
Aas lands an uppercut.
Jitani is trying to maintain a safe position but Aas gets an underhook and turns Jitani into the cage.
Aas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aas leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jitani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aas scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jitani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aas effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aas.
Aas lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jitani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aas missing with knees to the body.
Jitani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aas lands with a short shot to the head.
Aas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aas missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jitani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aas stalling.
Aas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jitani managing to block the knees to the body from Aas.
Jitani is looking for a takedown.
Aas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Aas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Aas!
After winning the bout, Aslak Aas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.