AMSFC 3 - Bloodlust PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Bomlech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bomlech
vs
Johnson

175 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Bomlech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bomlech manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Bomlech shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bomlech showed some decent athleticism there.
Bomlech is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.

Bomlech is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson wants to control but Bomlech is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Bomlech stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomlech wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Bomlech has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bomlech trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bomlech's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bomlech pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control here.
Bomlech throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bomlech pulls his head out easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Bomlech has managed to pass to side control instead.
Johnson struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bomlech is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bomlech gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bomlech trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bomlech is breathing heavily.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bomlech is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Bomlech seems content to control.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bomlech is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bomlech gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johnson shoots and misses

and Bomlech moves into the clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bomlech gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bomlech decides to pull guard.
Bomlech looking to control.

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

Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bomlech is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Bomlech pushes his legs off easily.
Bomlech knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bomlech has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Bomlech manages to pass to side control!
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is letting Bomlech control him for a moment.
Johnson struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to control Bomlech's posture but Bomlech avoids it.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Bomlech content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Bomlech defends easily.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bomlech has passed into half guard!
Johnson wants to control but Bomlech is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to sweep but Bomlech has passed to side control!
Johnson regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomlech seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to control but Bomlech is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Bomlech takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Wesley Bomlech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Johnson.

Bomlech gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Bomlech has control of the leg.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bomlech seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bomlech tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Bomlech is keeping busy.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control but Bomlech postures up.
Bomlech wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson gets back to full guard.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bomlech defends it easily.
Dan Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Bomlech defends easily.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Bomlech defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomlech wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomlech is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomlech controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wesley Bomlech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Bomlech defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Johnson!
Dan Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Chatillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juha Gustafsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chatillon
vs
Gustafsson

172 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Tab Out Clothes

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, Thomas Chatillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juha Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatillon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chatillon.
Chatillon jabs Gustafsson right on the nose. Gustafsson blinks but takes it well.

Chatillon darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown.
Chatillon is trying to force a seperation but Gustafsson has the dominant position.
Chatillon gets underhooks to prevent Gustafsson's takedown attempt.
Thomas Chatillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Gustafsson.
Chatillon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chatillon is trying to break free.
Gustafsson prevents Chatillon from breaking the clinch.

Gustafsson tightens his grip and picks Chatillon up, before dumping him to the ground. Chatillon manages to land in guard.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chatillon is keeping the position for now.
Chatillon is trying to control the position but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chatillon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Chatillon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Chatillon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
Chatillon pushing down on Gustafsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Chatillon keeps him under control.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chatillon is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatillon wants to stand up but Gustafsson is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatillon prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Chatillon wants to take a breather but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Chatillon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gustafsson is looking to sweep but instead, Chatillon has passed into half guard.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Chatillon has control of the leg.
Gustafsson manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chatillon has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chatillon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Chatillon off him but Chatillon keeps the position.

Chatillon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chatillon but great work by Gustafsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chatillon is not content to let Gustafsson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good shot there by Chatillon.
Jab from Chatillon.

Gustafsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chatillon to the mat! Chatillon manages to get full guard.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Chatillon keeps moving.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chatillon is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chatillon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chatillon is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gustafsson stands and throws Chatillon's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chatillon keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chatillon is trying to improve his position.
Juha Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Chatillon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chatillon, who protects the arm well.

Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Chatillon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Gustafsson 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. This is the final round!

Gustafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chatillon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gustafsson on the side of the head.
Chatillon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chatillon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gustafsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas Chatillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chatillon misses with a few strikes there.

Chatillon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gustafsson sprawls well initially but Chatillon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chatillon is staying active underneath Gustafsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustafsson is looking to stall here but Chatillon recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chatillon is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson passes Chatillon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chatillon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chatillon keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Chatillon controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chatillon is keeping the position for now.
Chatillon keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Gustafsson clinches up against the cage.
Gustafsson has Chatillon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chatillon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gustafsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thomas Chatillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Chatillon's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chatillon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chatillon prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustafsson is trying to drag Chatillon to the mat but Chatillon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chatillon trying to stall but Gustafsson improves his position.
Chatillon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chatillon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustafsson is trying to drag Chatillon to the mat but Chatillon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustafsson jumps guard but Chatillon stands there with Gustafsson around his waist. Gustafsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chatillon tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatillon wants to get back to striking at distance but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Chatillon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage.
Chatillon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Juha Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Chatillon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas Chatillon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson takes a shot to the head.
Chatillon struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustafsson controls his hands.

Chatillon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chatillon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gustafsson on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chatillon fails to land with a series of punches.

Chatillon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chatillon lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Chatillon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Gustafsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taj Yaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Carnevale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnevale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare. Taj Yaya has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Yaya
vs
Carnevale

187 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
174 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taj Yaya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrea Carnevale!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnevale closes the distance and clinches up with Yaya, looking for a takedown. Carnevale pushes Yaya against the cage but Yaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carnevale misses with the combination.
Carnevale takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Andrea Carnevale has been cut.
Yaya tries to clinch up.
Yaya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Carnevale misses.
Yaya ducks under a wild hook from Carnevale.
Yaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carnevale throws the left hand but Yaya avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Yaya has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carnevale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Yaya.
Yaya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yaya blocking some punches.
Yaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carnevale's face.
Yaya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carnevale up against the cage.
Yaya gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Yaya lands an elbow that stopped Carnevale in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaya.

That has opened up Andrea Carnevale's cut even more.
Yaya lands a damaging elbow.
Yaya lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carnevale's face.

Carnevale is rocked!

The cut above Andrea Carnevale's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A knee to the head by Yaya.
Carnevale is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaya finish him?
Yaya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Yaya.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale is looking for a takedown.
Yaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carnevale's face.
Yaya scores with a knee to the head.
Yaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carnevale looks winded!
Carnevale takes an elbow to the temple.

Andrea Carnevale's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Yaya lands a nice elbow.
Yaya crunches a lovely knee into Carnevale's ribcage.
Carnevale tries to throw a body punch but Yaya avoids it by throwing Carnevale back against the cage.
Yaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carnevale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yaya lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrea Carnevale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taj Yaya!
Taj Yaya retains his welterweight title!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Weissenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Rohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Weissenberg
vs
Rohan

165 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Weissenberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Rohan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weissenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rohan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weissenberg somewhat.
Weissenberg takes a swing at Rohan's ribcage but misses.
Rohan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weissenberg tries for a takedown but Rohan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Weissenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rohan stuffs the takedown.
Weissenberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Rohan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rohan stuffs the takedown attempt from Weissenberg. Weissenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Rohan tries to clinch but Weissenberg is having none of it.
Weissenberg drops his hands momentarily and Rohan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weissenberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rohan eats them both and turns towards Weissenberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Weissenberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weissenberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rohan swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weissenberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rohan pinned against the cage. Rohan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Weissenberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rohan's half guard.
Rohan won't allow Weissenberg to pass to mount.
Weissenberg thows a huge punch but Rohan dodges it nicely.
Rohan is trying to maintain the position but Weissenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Rohan is staying active underneath Weissenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rohan wants to control but Weissenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rohan wants to improve his position but Weissenberg is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weissenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rohan's head.
Rohan gets full guard.
Weissenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rohan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weissenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Rohan has a closed guard, preventing Weissenberg from standing up.
Weissenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rohan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohan keeping moving, preventing Weissenberg from controlling successfully.
Weissenberg is really struggling to control Rohan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weissenberg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rohan is proving hard to escape from.
Rohan being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fernando Weissenberg.
A jab from Rohan misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weissenberg tries a head kick but it misses.

Rohan clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Weissenberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rohan regains guard immediately.
Rohan pulls Weissenberg in to control the position.
Weissenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rohan is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weissenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rohan leaves Weissenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rohan loads up on a big right hand but Weissenberg slips the punch.
Rohan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weissenberg.
Weissenberg tries for a takedown but Rohan circles away easily
and Rohan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Weissenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rohan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weissenberg's head.
Rohan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rohan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weissenberg in his tracks.
Rohan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weissenberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rohan.
Weissenberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weissenberg is defended easily by Rohan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weissenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rohan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rohan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Weissenberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rohan - the referee stops the clock and Weissenberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rohan. Weissenberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Weissenberg tries for a takedown but Rohan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weissenberg misses with a takedown
and Rohan counters with a stiff right hand.
George Rohan seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Weissenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rohan!
Rohan sneaks back into half guard.
Rohan is not content to let Weissenberg control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohan wants to control but Weissenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Weissenberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Weissenberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rohan for as long as he can get away with.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Weissenberg wants to take a breather but Rohan is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fernando Weissenberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weissenberg shoots in for a takedown but Rohan shows good takedown defense.

Weissenberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weissenberg throws an elbow that misses. Rohan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weissenberg's guard. Nice move by Rohan!
Weissenberg keeping moving, preventing Rohan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Weissenberg trying to control the position.
Weissenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rohan on the ground.
Rohan looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rohan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George Rohan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rohan leaves Weissenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weissenberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rohan swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohan throws a jab but it's blocked by Weissenberg.
Weissenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weissenberg fails with the takedown
and Rohan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Rohan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Weissenberg distracts Rohan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weissenberg wants to stand but Rohan is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rohan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Rohan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Weissenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rohan as he jumps to the side.
Rohan tries to land a front kick but Weissenberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weissenberg with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rohan to counter with a crisp jab.
Weissenberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rohan.
Rohan throws a looping overhand right but Weissenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Rohan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rohan looks to score with a jab to the body but Weissenberg is just out of range.
Weissenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Rohan sprawls well. He's pushed Weissenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Weissenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weissenberg misses with a takedown
and Rohan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weissenberg fails with the takedown
and Rohan counters with a low kick, right behind Weissenberg 's knee.
Weissenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rohan counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weissenberg throws a leg kick but Rohan checks it.
Fernando Weissenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weissenberg with a poor takedown

and Rohan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Weissenberg!
Rohan takes a little break here. Weissenberg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohan is looking to take a break and control but Weissenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weissenberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rohan looking to ground and pound but Weissenberg is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rohan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rohan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rohan controlling from mount.
Rohan wants to control the pace but Weissenberg is squirming around nicely.
Rohan is landing with some decent strikes but Weissenberg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rohan looking to control but Weissenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Rohan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Weissenberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Weissenberg and Rohan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Weissenberg trying to remain calm as Rohan controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohan scoring with punches from side control.
Weissenberg is looking for a sweep.
Weissenberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rohan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weissenberg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Weissenberg is looking for a sweep.
Rohan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weissenberg keeps working.
Rohan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Weissenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weissenberg tries to get out of the position.
Rohan trying to control the action but Weissenberg is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weissenberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Weissenberg is trying to buck Rohan off.
Rohan trying to control the position but Weissenberg is working away.
Rohan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Weissenberg seems a little lost for a moment, as Rohan dominates the positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohan is looking to take a break and control but Weissenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rohan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Rohan really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Weissenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Rohan sprawls well. He's pushed Weissenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weissenberg staying out of range there.
Weissenberg fails to land the takedown.
Rohan tries to clinch but Weissenberg moves out of range.
Weissenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Weissenberg shoots and misses
and Rohan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Weissenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weissenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rohan counters with a low kick, right behind Weissenberg 's knee.
Rohan tries to clinch there but Weissenberg circles away.
Weissenberg ducks under a wild hook from Rohan.
Weissenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rohan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weissenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Rohan tries to sprawl out of it but Weissenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rohan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Weissenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Rohan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Weissenberg gets a double leg takedown into Rohan's guard.
Rohan wants to sweep but no luck.

Rohan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Rohan breaks the clinch.
Weissenberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rohan counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weissenberg throws a series of punches but Rohan avoids them all with ease.
Rohan looks to score with a jab to the body but Weissenberg is just out of range.
Rohan leaves Weissenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weissenberg misses with a takedown attempt - Rohan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Rohan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Weissenberg is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rohan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Weissenberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Rohan is working to tighten is grip on Weissenberg's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Weissenberg has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rohan is really squeezing tight and eventually Weissenberg passes out! Rohan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Rohan!
George Rohan is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, George Rohan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Gillmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Clark
vs
Gillmore

171 cm
18
147 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
152 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Gillmore!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws a hook but Gillmore blocks it.
Gillmore shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Gillmore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clark connects with a jab.
Gillmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gillmore throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gillmore.
Gillmore throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark scores with a hook.
Clark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin Gillmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Martin Gillmore has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gillmore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gillmore throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gillmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gillmore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Clark closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gillmore wants a takedown but no success here.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Gillmore blocks with his arms.
Gillmore takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clark tries a knee to the head but Gillmore blocks it.
Gillmore tries to pull guard but Clark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andrew Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Gillmore.
Gillmore jumps guard but Clark stands there with Gillmore around his waist. Gillmore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gillmore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Gillmore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gillmore somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Gillmore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gillmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gillmore dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
Gillmore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Gillmore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gillmore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clark clobbers Gillmore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Gillmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Clark misses.
Clark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Gillmore is rocked!

Clark takes the fight into the clinch.
Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gillmore is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gillmore seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Gillmore blocks with his arms.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Clark is working Gillmore over against the cage.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gillmore is defending well for now.
Gillmore tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.
Gillmore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clark walks away with a smile on his face. Gillmore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gillmore misses with an uppercut.
Clark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gillmore thows a leg kick but Clark checks it
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark looks for the body kick but Gillmore saw that one coming.
Gillmore misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillmore misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gillmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Clark looks at the referee who does nothing so Clark lands a crushing right that sends Gillmore to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Clark!
Andrew Clark is the new featherweight champion!
Andrew Clark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.