QFC Tournament 215 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Zubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Pogue (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.

Zubar
vs
Pogue

186 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronald Zubar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Pogue!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pogue shoots in for a double leg but Zubar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pogue misses with a head kick.

Pogue darts in and clinches Zubar up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zubar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pogue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zubar is pressed up against the cage. Pogue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zubar down to the mat. Zubar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zubar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pogue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zubar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pogue's head backwards.

It looks like Kyle Pogue has been cut.

Pogue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zubar, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pogue's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zubar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pogue fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Oooooh!!! Zubar has knocked Pogue down with a huge combo! Zubar steps away and waves a wobbly Pogue back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Pogue is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pogue is still on wobbly legs! Can Zubar finish him?
Pogue looks winded!
Zubar connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zubar throws a pinpoint strike between Pogue's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Pogue crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Zubar scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronald Zubar!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Elviks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauly James (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.

Elviks
vs
James

186 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Elviks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pauly James!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elviks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Elviks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elviks.
Elviks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Elviks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elviks dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Elviks's head and hops out.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elviks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus Elviks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elviks. That's going to slow James down.
Elviks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elviks shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elviks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Elviks.
Elviks has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown but Elviks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elvikss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elviks wants to clinch.
A head kick from Elviks lands but James takes it in his stride.
James shoots in but Elviks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elviks throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Elviks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Elviks is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elviks shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Elviks gets a clinch.
Elviks is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elviks is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elviks tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Elviks drops back down to his feet.
James scores with a shot to the side of Elviks's head.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Elviks controls the action.
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!
James is looking to take this one to the mat.

James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a series of punches but Elviks avoids them all with ease.

James moves into the clinch.
Elviks tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

James manages to pull guard.
Elviks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

James has his foot on Elviks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elviks works his way back into a safe position though.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Elviks is proving a slippery customer.
Elviks throws a big right hand that misses.

Elviks got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elviks has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Elviks slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elviks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James tries to hold on but Elviks pushes him away.
Elviks controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elviks thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elviks throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elviks dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Elviks's head and hops out.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elviks tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elviks to the ground. Elviks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James fails to land the takedown.
James leaves Elviks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus Elviks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauly James.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elviks throws a hook but James blocks it.

Elviks scores with a takedown into James's guard.
Elviks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elviks preventing the sweep.
Elviks passes into half guard.
Elviks sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus Elviks.
Nice takedown defense from Elviks. No joy for James on that attempt.
James is breathing heavily.
James missing with a left hand there. Elviks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James tries to clinch there but Elviks circles away.
Elviks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elviks tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James connects with a single shot there.
Elviks tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elviks somewhat.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elviks pinned against the cage. Elviks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from James as Elviks shoots in.
Elviks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elviks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elviks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elviks stuffs the takedown.
Marcus Elviks is winning the standup battle so far.
Elviks misses with a double jab.

James takes the fight into the clinch.
Elviks is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James pulls Elviks into guard.
Elviks won't allow James to sweep him here.
Elviks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elviks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
Elviks trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

James pushes Elviks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Elviks tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elviks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elviks stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Elviks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marcus Elviks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elviks lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Elviks.
Elviks lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Elviks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elviks gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Elviks does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Elviks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Elviks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Elviks, looking for a takedown. James pushes Elviks against the cage but Elviks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marcus Elviks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauly James.
Elviks shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elviks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Elviks - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Elviks misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elviks.

James moves into the clinch.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Elviks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elviks tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elviks tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James shoots for a takedown but Elviks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elviks.
Elviks wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Elviks misses with a double jab

and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elviks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Elviks is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elviks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James tries to pull guard but Elviks holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James avoiding damage.
Elviks tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James tries to pull guard but Elviks holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James tries to pull guard but Elviks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elviks goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Elviks to keep the fight standing.
Elviks pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elviks is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.

James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Elviks uses from the top position.

James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elviks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elviks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Elviks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elviks, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Marcus Elviks!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Marcus Elviks!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Marcus Elviks!

Marcus Elviks wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Bobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guil Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Run This Town. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bobs
vs
Ribeiro

190 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Bobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ribeiro has Bobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobs tries to pull guard but Ribeiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Ribeiro pulls Bobs into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Bobs from controlling successfully.

Bobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bobs stands up and waves to Ribeiro to follow him.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Bobs pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ribeiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bobs doesn't seem phased though.

Bobs closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Bobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribeiro's waist but Ribeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bobs off to one side.

Bobs moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro taking a breather.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Bobs holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Ribeiro.

Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobs avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grzegorz Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guil Ribeiro.
Bobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ribeiro pinned against the cage. Ribeiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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!

Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bobs pulls guard effortlessly.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Bobs is keeping the position.
Bobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribeiro postures up.
Bobs keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Guil Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Bobs gets tackled into the cage by Ribeiro. Ribeiro maintains the clinch.
Bobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Bobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro cracks Bobs with a good jab.
Bobs is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Bobs slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Ribeiro with that takedown attempt.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Bobs misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Bobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ribeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Bobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.

Bobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobs with a nice head shot there.
Bobs wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
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.
Ribeiro pulls Bobs in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guil Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribeiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ribeiro closes the distance and pushes Bobs back into the cage.

Ribeiro drags the fight down to the ground.

Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobs wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Bobs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro seems keen to control Bobs's posture.
Bobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobs trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Grzegorz Bobs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ribeiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobs.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobs sprawls well. Bobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Bobs circles away.
Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.
Grzegorz Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guil Ribeiro.
Bobs shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobs shoots in and drives through. Ribeiro sprawls well.
Bobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Bobs. Bobs gets slowly back to his feet.

Ribeiro clinches up with Bobs and pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobs can't get the takedown.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Bobs has him pressed against the cage.
Bobs tries to pull guard but Ribeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Bobs drops back down to his feet.
Bobs tries to break free but Ribeiro pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobs has double underhooks.

Ribeiro manages to pull guard.
Bobs wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobs 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.

Bobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bobs wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Bobs is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Bobs has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Bobs thows a huge punch but Ribeiro dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Guil Ribeiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bobs gets tackled into the cage by Ribeiro. Ribeiro maintains the clinch.
Ribeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ribeiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ribeiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bobs did well to prevent Ribeiro getting side control.
Bobs moves into full guard.

Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bobs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Guil Ribeiro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bobs digs a good hook to Ribeiro's body.
Bobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Bobs throws a body kick.
Ribeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobs tries to sprawl out of it but Ribeiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobs connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Bobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grzegorz Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guil Ribeiro.
Bobs throws a series of strikes that have Ribeiro backpedaling.
Bobs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribeiro as he avoids it easily.

Ribeiro gets caught napping as Bobs dives in and scores a takedown. Ribeiro manages to retain guard.
Bobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobs looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bobs has his takedown stuffed
and Ribeiro counters with a head kick.

Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
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!

Ribeiro manages to break the clinch.
Bobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away.
Bobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribeiro tries to sprawl out of it but Bobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ribeiro gets caught napping as Bobs dives in and scores a takedown. Ribeiro manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grzegorz Bobs.
I think Ribeiro 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Guil Ribeiro!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Grzegorz Bobs!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Grzegorz Bobs!

Grzegorz Bobs wins by split decision!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamous Mcloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oystenteller comes to the cage accompanied by The Satanic Darkness. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oystenteller
vs
Mcloud

178 cm
23
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

KAISER

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcloud drives through and clinches with Oystenteller against the cage.
Oystenteller is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcloud has double underhooks.
Oystenteller keeps control of Mcloud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcloud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oystenteller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcloud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcloud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcloud looking to stall.
Mcloud is trying to pull guard but Oystenteller has him pressed against the cage.
Mcloud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oystenteller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcloud.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamous Mcloud.
A frustrated look appears on Mcloud's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Oystenteller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcloud's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oystenteller postures up in Mcloud's guard and throws a big left but Mcloud blocks it.
Oystenteller 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.
Mcloud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oystenteller looking to pass the guard.
Oystenteller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oystenteller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcloud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oystenteller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcloud working a defensive guard here.
Oystenteller scoring with some ground and pound.

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

Mcloud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oystenteller passes into half guard.
Mcloud looks winded!
Mcloud wants to improve his position but Oystenteller is controlling well.
Mcloud taking some punishment here, with Oystenteller in his half guard.
Oystenteller lands with a punch from half guard.

Mcloud is rocked!
Oystenteller working over Mcloud with some ground and pound. Mcloud looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcloud is still in real trouble! Can Oystenteller finish him?
Oystenteller working Mcloud over with strikes.
Oystenteller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oystenteller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oystenteller lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mcloud! More strikes land and this one is all over! Oystenteller jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
Daarstknasset Oystenteller tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Minotaur (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.

Nathan
vs
Minotaur

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Nathan !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maciej Minotaur!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotaur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nathan swivels and escapes.
Nathan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nathan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minotaur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minotaur has his takedown stuffed

and Nathan counters with a shoot takedown. Minotaur fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nathan passes Minotaur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minotaur is trying to maintain the position but Nathan is very close to passing his half guard.
Minotaur tries to roll over but Nathan keeps him under control.

Minotaur kicks off Nathan and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minotaur with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nathan counters with a left and a right that hurts Minotaur! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Nathan jumps into full mount!

Minotaur is rocked!
Mike Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Minotaur.
BOOM! Nathan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Minotaur is still in real trouble! Can Nathan finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Nathan ! Minotaur is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Nathan !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pithecanthropus Hadierectus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadierectus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cool Cat. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hadierectus
vs
Penn

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

KAISER
Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160

Brute
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pithecanthropus Hadierectus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reagen Penn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Hadierectus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Penn drives through with a takedown into Hadierectus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hadierectus being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hadierectus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Penn has hold of Hadierectus's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hadierectus tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Penn cranks the arm and Hadierectus screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hadierectus, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reagen Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guil Henrique (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.

Dulin
vs
Henrique

184 cm
23
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albert Dulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guil Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulin shoots for a takedown but Henrique saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dulin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henrique sprawls well. Henrique wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dulin gets slowly back to his feet.
Henrique checks a leg kick nicely.
Dulin stuffs the takedown.
Dulin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henrique pinned against the cage. Henrique gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Dulin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Henrique blocks the leg kick.
Dulin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henrique manages to avoid it.
Dulin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henrique is able to avoid easily.
Albert Dulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dulin circles away.
A slow jab from Dulin misses its intended target.
Henrique displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dulin.
Dulin looks to score with a jab to the body but Henrique is just out of range.
Dulin shoots in looking for a takedown. Henrique tries to sprawl out of it but Dulin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henrique manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Dulin scores with a takedown into Henrique's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henrique lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dulin!
Dulin is desperately trying to improve his position but Henrique has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henrique working for a submission but Dulin is keeping him at bay.
Henrique prevents Dulin from getting the reversal.
Dulin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dulin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henrique is keeping the position for now.

Dulin has gone for a leg lock! Henrique slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dulin's guard.

Henrique drops back looking for a leg! Dulin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dulin manages to kick Henrique off! Henrique jumps back into Dulin's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henrique is one step ahead there.
Henrique works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Henrique is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dulin has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

Henrique seems to be looking for submissions.
Henrique looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dulin actively working from the bottom here.

Henrique is looking for a kimura here.
Dulin is looking for a sweep. Henrique is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Henrique is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dulin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henrique is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dulin is looking to improve his position.
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 Albert Dulin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dulin shoots in but no luck this time.

Dulin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henrique's guard.

Dulin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henrique dives on top into guard.

Henrique thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Henrique drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dulin dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dulin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henrique's guard.

Dulin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henrique sees it coming and defends easily.

Dulin seems to be working for a kimura but Henrique defends the submission attempt.

Dulin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henrique looking for submissions off his back.
Henrique works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dulin trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom.
Dulin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henrique's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dulin is trying to work for a kimura but Henrique is defending well.

Dulin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dulin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henrique sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Henrique is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dulin pulls his head out easily.
Henrique really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dulin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Henrique looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dulin 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.

Henrique actively working from the bottom here.

Dulin seems to be working for a kimura but Henrique defends the submission attempt.

Dulin is working for a kimura but Henrique is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dulin is working for a kimura but Henrique is defending it quite comfortably.
Henrique is looking to improve his position.

Henrique looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Henrique is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dulin pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Dulin dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Dulin throws a jab when Henrique was well out of range.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown but Dulin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dulin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henrique avoids it really well and circles away.
Henrique displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dulin.
Henrique keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dulin.
Dulin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henrique's waist but Henrique gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dulin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Dulin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henrique decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dulin tries to get to full guard but Henrique has control of the leg.
Dulin is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Henrique is working for a kimura but Dulin is defending it quite comfortably.
Albert Dulin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Henrique is working for a kimura but Dulin is defending it quite comfortably.

Dulin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henrique is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dulin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henrique's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henrique's back!
Dulin keeps control of the position as Henrique tries to break free.

Dulin tightening his grip on Henrique, looking for the choke.
Henrique is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dulin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Henrique won't enjoy being in this position. Dulin looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Henrique is tapping - it's over boys! Dulin picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Dulin!