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QFC Tournament 251 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Kishida (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.
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145 lbs
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178 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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, Danny Havoc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Satoshi Kishida! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Havoc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kishida. Kishida avoids the head kick by Havoc.
Havoc looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Havoc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kishida is trying to keep Havoc in close.
Kishida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kishida is on top in guard.
Kishida is looking to stand up but Havoc won't let him. Havoc has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Havoc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kishida manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havoc is sitting in close to Kishida's body. Kishida has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Havoc is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Havoc is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kishida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satoshi Kishida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Nash (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.
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Rafa Dias! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Nash! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dias shoots in for a takedown but Nash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nash closes the distance and clinches up with Dias, looking for a takedown. Nash pushes Dias against the cage but Dias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dias shoots in looking for a takedown but Nash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Nash wants to get back to full guard. Nash should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Nash is refusing to be controlled, as Dias sits in half guard. Nash tries to roll over but Dias keeps him under control. Nash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dias trying to control from half guard but Nash is working away. Dias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dias is thwarting Nash's attempts to control the position. Dias slows the pace down in half guard.
 Rafa Dias has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nash gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dias to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dias wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Dias passes into half guard. Dias is thwarting Nash's attempts to control the position. Dias trying to control from half guard but Nash is working away.
Dias maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nash could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dias has cracked it and Nash is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafa Dias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Itse Pirulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pyle (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.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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, Itse Pirulainen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Pyle! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pirulainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Pyle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pirulainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pyle's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Pyle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Pyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pirulainen is one step ahead there. Pirulainen content to stall in guard here. Pirulainen postures up.
Pyle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Pirulainen throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pirulainen is stalling in the full guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Pirulainen lands a couple of digs. Pirulainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Pyle wants to sweep here but Pirulainen controlling him for the moment. Pirulainen distracts Pyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Pyle has his hands on Pirulainen's head, controlling the position. Pirulainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Pirulainen works over Pyle with some ground and pound from guard. Pyle managing to control the position. Pyle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pirulainen! 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pyle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Pirulainen wants to control but Pyle is having none of it. Pyle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Pirulainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pirulainen tries to get out of the position. Pirulainen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Pyle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pirulainen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pyle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pirulainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pyle on the ground. Pyle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Pirulainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Pyle landing strikes from the mount. Pyle landing punches. Pirulainen tries to hold on but Pyle postures up. Pyle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pyle landing strikes from the mount. Pirulainen is bucking up trying to escape but Pyle cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Pirulainen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pyle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pyle landing strikes from the mount and Pirulainen is in trouble! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pirulainen taking shots to the head. Pyle raining down hammerfists from mount. Pirulainen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pyle.
Pyle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pirulainen looks a forlorn figure.
Pyle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Pirulainen is breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pyle raining down hammerfists from mount. Pyle is landing with some decent strikes but Pirulainen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pyle 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.
Pirulainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Pyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pirulainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pyle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pirulainen counters with a takedown into side control. Itse Pirulainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pyle. Pyle is trying to control Pirulainen's posture but Pirulainen avoids it. Pirulainen wants to take a breather but Pyle manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pirulainen. Pirulainen stays in close to Pyle's body and controls the position. Pyle working a defensive guard here.
Pyle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Pirulainen with a flurry of punches that miss. Pyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pirulainen preventing the sweep. Pyle trying to keep a closed guard but Pirulainen is proving a slippery customer.
Pyle is controlling Pirulainen's posture.
 The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Pyle wasn't active enough on the ground. Pyle shoots in for a double leg but Pirulainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pyle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Pirulainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pyle. Pyle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pirulainen defending well though. Mike Pyle has got the better of the ground game so far. Pyle trying to control the action but Pirulainen is working from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Pirulainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pyle. Pyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Pyle working Pirulainen over with strikes. Pyle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pirulainen is refusing to be controlled, as Pyle sits in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pyle winds up and cracks Pirulainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Pirulainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Pyle thows a huge punch but Pirulainen dodges it nicely.
Pyle passes the guard and advances to mount! Pyle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pyle working away from the top, dropping strikes. Pyle lands a couple of good shots and Pirulainen has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Pirulainen wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes. Pyle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Pyle cracks Pirulainen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pyle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pirulainen looks a forlorn figure.
Pyle scoring with strikes but Pirulainen is staying in there. Pyle punching from mount but Pirulainen doing a good job of avoiding damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pirulainen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pyle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pirulainen is bucking up trying to escape but Pyle cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Pirulainen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pyle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pyle is defended easily by Pirulainen.
Pirulainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pyle napping and manages to drive through into side control! Pyle sneaks back into half guard. Pyle keeping control of the position. Pyle is looking for a sweep. Pirulainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Pyle trying to hold on to Pirulainen's head to control him but Pirulainen postures up.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Pyle wasn't active enough on the ground. Pyle shoots in but no luck this time. Pyle walks into a jab.
Pirulainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Pyle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pirulainen prevents Pyle from improving his position. Pyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Pyle looking to control.
Pyle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Pyle pulls Pirulainen in close to his closed guard and prevents Pirulainen from doing any damage or advancing position. Pyle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pirulainen manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pyle wants to control from the top but Pirulainen keeps moving. Pyle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Pyle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Pyle wants to pass the guard but Pirulainen is keeping the position. Pyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Pyle wants to control from the top but Pirulainen keeps moving. Pyle is pushing down on Pirulainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pirulainen is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyle has managed to sneak the leg through. Pyle working Pirulainen over with strikes.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Pirulainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Pyle trying to control from half guard but Pirulainen is working away. Pyle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Pyle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pyle breaks from Pirulainen's wrist control and lands an elbow. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pyle landing strikes from the mount and Pirulainen is in trouble! Pyle lands with some strikes. Itse Pirulainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mike Pyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pyle content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Pyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Pyle 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Mike Pyle! Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Mike Pyle! Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Mike Pyle!
Mike Pyle wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Kelvin (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.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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, Kevin Bef! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Kelvin! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kelvin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bef stalks Kelvin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelvin's face. Kelvin staggers backwards, shaken. Kelvin moves in looking to clinch but Bef pushes him off.
Bef takes the fight into the clinch. Kelvin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bef walks away with a smile on his face. Kelvin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Good standup being displayed there by Bef as he connects with a hook. Kelvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bef defends it nicely. Bef shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kelvin eats them both and turns towards Bef to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Bef could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kelvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bef sprawls well. He's pushed Kelvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kevin Bef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Kelvin.
Kelvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelvin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kelvin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bef on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bef tries to get out of the position.
Kelvin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bef tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kelvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Kelvin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anti Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Lucianetti (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.
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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, Anti Hero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franky Lucianetti! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucianetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucianetti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hero. Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucianetti stuns Hero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucianetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hero moves forwards but Lucianetti connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hero throws a half hearted mid kick. Hero connects with an inside leg kick. Lucianetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero. Lucianetti jabs at Hero's body. Hero is looking to land body kicks. Hero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lucianetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lucianetti lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd cheers as Lucianetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though. Lucianetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hero.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hero thows a body kick. Lucianetti tries to catch it but that hurt him. Anti Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lucianetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Lucianetti avoids the head kick by Hero.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hero walks into a left hand. Hero lands with a nice body kick. Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lucianetti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Hero is rocked! Lucianetti circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hero to the canvas! Hero doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lucianetti keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Lucianetti!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bloody Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauly Skillinjah (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.
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Bloody Rampage! 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 Skillinjah! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rampage tries to clinch but Skillinjah is having none of it. Rampage tries to clinch there but Skillinjah circles away.
Rampage misses the jab. Skillinjah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rampage staying out of range there. Rampage connects with a body shot that sends Skillinjah's belly button to the back.
Skillinjah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rampage napping and manages to drive through into side control! Skillinjah working the head with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Skillinjah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Skillinjah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rampage, who protects the arm well. Skillinjah trying to control the action but Rampage is working from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rampage trying to remain calm as Skillinjah controls from the top position. Skillinjah tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Rampage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rampage tries to get out of the position. Rampage regains half guard, as Skillinjah was trying to land strikes. Rampage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah is looking to advance position but Rampage won't allow it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skillinjah in particular looking to stall. Nice strikes from Skillinjah there. Skillinjah working over Rampage with some ground and pound. Rampage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skillinjah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rampage has managed to free his arm - good work.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Skillinjah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Skillinjah throwing shots but Rampage is blocking nicely. Skillinjah working Rampage over with strikes. Skillinjah sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rampage is looking to escape.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Skillinjah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Skillinjah with the ground and pound but Rampage uses the opportunity to regain guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Skillinjah tries to free his leg and advance position but Rampage is retaining full guard. Skillinjah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Skillinjah dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skillinjah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Skillinjah working Rampage over with strikes. Skillinjah thows a huge punch but Rampage dodges it nicely.
Rampage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Skillinjah missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Skillinjah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Skillinjah is keen to just control but Rampage is a slippery customer. Skillinjah throws a strike but Rampage avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Rampage keeping moving, preventing Skillinjah from controlling successfully. Rampage being controlled here, momentarily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Skillinjah with a nice head shot there. Skillinjah stops Rampage from standing up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Skillinjah postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it. Skillinjah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Pauly Skillinjah was stalling too much, according to the referee. Rampage slips a jab and a cross from Skillinjah.
Skillinjah misses with a wild combination.
Skillinjah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rampage did well to prevent Skillinjah getting side control. Skillinjah working over Rampage with some ground and pound. Rampage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skillinjah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah is pressing down on Rampage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rampage is holding on for now. Skillinjah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Skillinjah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rampage's head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skillinjah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rampage has managed to free his arm - good work. Skillinjah drops an elbow to the side of Rampage's head. Skillinjah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rampage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skillinjah. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rampage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Still in half guard, Skillinjah seems content to control. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Skillinjah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Skillinjah gets the takedown into side control. Skillinjah cracks Rampage with an elbow. That is naaassty. Rampage gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Skillinjah unloading with bombs! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Skillinjah with shots to the head and body - Rampage looks very uncomfortable down there. Skillinjah trying to control but he's not successful this time. Skillinjah unloading with bombs! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Skillinjah with a couple of short strikes. Pauly Skillinjah has got the better of the ground game so far. Skillinjah trying to control but he's not successful this time. Skillinjah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rampage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skillinjah has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Skillinjah lands a heavy elbow. Skillinjah trying to control but Rampage is having none of it. Skillinjah content just to control the position here. Pauly Skillinjah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Skillinjah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Pauly Skillinjah hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Skillinjah shoots in but no luck this time. Rampage pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Skillinjah fails with a takedown attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rampage tries to clinch there but Skillinjah circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rampage misses the target. Skillinjah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rampage.
Bloody Rampage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rampage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skillinjah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rampage sprawls well. Rampage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skillinjah gets slowly back to his feet. Bloody Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauly Skillinjah. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rampage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skillinjah manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Pauly Skillinjah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Skillinjah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Pauly Skillinjah! Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Pauly Skillinjah! Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Pauly Skillinjah!
Pauly Skillinjah wins by unanimous decision!
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