WarZone 121 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes to the cage accompanied by 12 Stones-Psycho. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Givens
vs
Shono

181 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

187 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Givens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Shono!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Givens swats away the attempt to clinch by Shono.
Givens looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shono lands a high kick!

It looks like Patrick Givens has been cut.
Givens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Shono lands a big head kick that sends Givens tumbling to the mat! Shono takes a step backwards and waves Givens back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Shono tries to clinch up but Givens circles away and keeps his distance.
Shono tries to close the distance and clinch but Givens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Shono.
Shono is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shono - that will leave a mark!
Shono lands a big head kick that sends Givens to the canvas! Shono follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Shono!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricio Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rua
vs
Jones

185 cm
21
225 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

193 cm
22
225 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.

Rua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Rua is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rua is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rua is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rua to see if he's OK.
Rua prevents Jones from improving position.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Rua parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rua to escape.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua sneaks back into half guard.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
Jones passes to side control.
Rua is not content to let Jones control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Rua defends.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rua wants to control but Jones postures up.
Rua is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rua working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricio Rua wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rua.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Rua is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.

Rua clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rua avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Rua has a takedown stuffed.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rua defends well and Jones ends up having to push Rua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Rua in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Ricio Rua has been cut.

Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Rua wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rua looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rua's head.
Rua is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones stands and throws Rua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jonathan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rua is avoiding damage well.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Jones moves into full mount!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rua's face.
Rua tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rua is looking to escape.
Rua wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones pulls Rua in to control the position.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rua has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rua's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricio Rua's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.

Jones has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Rua avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.

Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rua to see if he's OK.
Rua is trying to buck Jones off.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jones working away.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Rua struggling a bit here.
Jones cracks Rua with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rua tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controls the position from side control.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rua sneaks back into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to stand.
Rua wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Rua is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rua's body to avoid the submission. Rua has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rua arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricio Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Charlie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Chulainn
vs
Charlie

196 cm
27
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

186 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Charlie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charlie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulainn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chulainn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Charlie blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chulainn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chulainn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charlie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn slips under a jab.
Charlie's coach down at Hunter's hideout was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Charlie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Charlie blocks the body kick.
Charlie lands a head shot.
Chulainn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Chulainn.
Nice uppercut there from Charlie.
Chulainn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charlie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulainn.
The fighters circling - Chulainn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charlie throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Charlie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulainn loads up on a big right hand but Charlie slips the punch.
Charlie digs a good hook to Chulainn's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Charlie eats them both and turns towards Chulainn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Charlie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Chulainn's head coaches at WarZone Training Facility 1 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charlie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Charlie misses with an uppercut
enabling Chulainn to counter with a crisp jab.
Chulainn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Charlie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Charlie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chulainn throws a hook but Charlie blocks it.
Charlie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulainn slips under a jab.
Charlie tries to bum rush Chulainn with a series of wild strikes but Chulainn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chulainn ducks under a wild hook from Charlie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charlie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulainn.
Chulainn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Charlie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulainn.
Chulainn moves away from the strike by Charlie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn is looking to clinch.
Chulainn throws the kick towards the body but Charlie avoids it.
Charlie throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Charlie cracks Chulainn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chulainn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charlie.
Charlie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulainn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chulainn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charlie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charlie. Chulainn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chulainn works Charlie's body with a nice hook.
Chulainn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charlie.
Charlie lands a slapping body shot.
Chulainn looks to score with a jab to the body but Charlie is just out of range.
Chulainn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charlie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chulainn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Charlie ducks under a wild hook from Chulainn.
A jab from Charlie does it's job there.
Chulainn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chulainn, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Chulainn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charlie blocks a jab.
Charlie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charlie throws a looping overhand right but Chulainn ducks down to avoid it.
Charlie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.
Charlie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulainn.
Project Charlie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charlie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chulainn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chulainn walks into a straight right hand from Charlie.
Charlie swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chulainn to counter with a crisp jab.
Charlie throws a lazy right hand but Chulainn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charlie blocks a low kick nicely.
Chulainn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charlie.
Charlie just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charlie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charlie misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Chulainn misses its intended target.
Charlie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charlie throws a shot from downtown. Chulainn moves away and avoids it.
Charlie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charlie thuds his right hand into Chulainn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Charlie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chulainn doesn't seem phased though.
Charlie cracks Chulainn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charlie thuds a left hand into Chulainn's body.
Chulainn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Charlie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Charlie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Charlie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Charlie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Charlie misses with a hook. Chulainn ducked under it nicely.

Chulainn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulainn.
Chulainn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chulainn lands a right hand.
Charlie stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Charlie fails to land.
Chulainn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charlie backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Charlie fails to land.
Chulainn throws a punch but it's blocked by Charlie.
Chulainn has a couple of punches blocked by Charlie.
Charlie lands a shoulder strike.
Chulainn looking to slow down the pace here.

Charlie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charlie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charlie throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Nice uppercut lands for Charlie. That snapped Chulainn's head back.
Chulainn's corner calls for a 1-2. Chulainn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Chulainn misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charlie. Chulainn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charlie throws a leg kick but Chulainn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chulainn.
Chulainn slips a jab from Charlie.
Chulainn defending well as Charlie loads up on a big left hand.

Chulainn takes the fight into the clinch.
Charlie misses with a short punch on the inside.

Charlie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chulainn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charlie.
Charlie loads up on a big right hand but Chulainn slips the punch.
Chulainn stuns Charlie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Chulainn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn defending well as Charlie loads up on a big left hand.
Charlie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulainn.
Charlie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Charlie finds it's target.
Chulainn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Charlie misses with a wild body shot.
Chulainn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulainn cracks Charlie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charlie misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Chulainn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charlie lunges at Chulainn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulainn's hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chulainn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charlie misses with a right hand
and Chulainn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chulainn tries to score with a low kick but Charlie moves his leg out of the way.
Chulainn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Charlie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chulainn moves away from the strike by Charlie.
Charlie throws a good cross that connects.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chulainn, as that shot connected.
Charlie takes a swing at Chulainn's ribcage but misses.
Charlie misses with an uppercut
and Charlie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chulainn swings for the body but Charlie moves out of range.
Chulainn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chulainn digs a good body shot into Charlie's ribs.
Chulainn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulainn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Charlie backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulainn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Chulainn moves into the clinch.
Chulainn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Charlie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charlie throws a leg kick but Chulainn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chulainn misses with a few strikes there.
Chulainn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Charlie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chulainn. Charlie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charlie throws a looping overhand right but Chulainn ducks down to avoid it.
Chulainn misses with a low kick.
Chulainn dodges the punch combination from Charlie.
Chulainn slips a jab from Charlie.
Chulainn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chulainn throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chulainn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charlies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Charlie misses its intended target.
Chulainn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Charlie in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Charlie looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cu Chulainn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Charlie misses with a straight right.
Charlie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Charlie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chulainn throws out the jab.
Chulainn misses with a body shot.
Chulainn sizes up Charlie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charlie misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Charlie coming out on top.
Charlie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charlie misses with a looping right.
Chulainn tries to land a leg kick but Charlie saw it coming and moves away.
Charlie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn misses the jab.
Charlie throws a big shot that misses.
Charlie throws a right hand that misses
and Chulainn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Charlie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charlie jabs Chulainn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Charlie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulainns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Charlie throws the left hand but Chulainn avoids the punch easily.
Chulainn throws a jab but it's blocked by Charlie.
Charlie throws an off balance right hand
and Chulainn counters with a nice body shot.
Chulainn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charlie looks to land a left hand but Chulainn moved out of range nicely.
Charlie tries to move into range but Chulainn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Charlie swings widly with a right hand
and Chulainn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Charlie is rocked!
Charlie staying out of range there.
Charlie is still on wobbly legs! Can Chulainn finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charlie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chulainn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chulainn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charlie seems to have recovered his senses.
Chulainn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Charlie. That snapped Chulainn's head back.
Charlie slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charlie throws a hook to the side of Chulainn's head but Chulainn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charlie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chulainn lands with a shot to the body.
Chulainn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Charlie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chulainn slips under a jab from Charlie.
Charlie moves out of range as Chulainn strikes.
Charlie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chulainn.
Charlie misses with a hook
and Chulainn counters with a three punch combo that has Charlie backing up. Charlie nods at Chulainn to acknowledge the strikes.
Charlie takes a swing at Chulainn's ribcage but misses.
Chulainn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Charlie misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Chulainn.
Chulainn misses with an uppercut.
Chulainn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charlie. Charlie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Charlie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulainn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Chulainn misses.
Chulainn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charlie looks to land a right hand but Chulainn moved out of range.
Chulainn looks to land a left hand but Charlie moved out of range nicely.
Charlie throws a looping overhand right but Chulainn ducks down to avoid it.
Chulainn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Charlie misses with an uppercut.
Chulainn scores with a punch to the head.
Chulainn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charlie.
Chulainn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chulainn defending well as Charlie loads up on a big left hand.
Chulainn loads up on a big right hand but Charlie slips the punch.
Charlie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charlie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chulainn doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charlie slips a straight right by Chulainn.
Charlie misses with a low kick.
Charlie moves out of range as Chulainn strikes.
Charlie throws a poor cross that misses
and Chulainn counters with a straight right hand.
Charlie throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Cu Chulainn is winning the standup battle so far.
Charlie wants to clinch.
Chulainn throws a jab but it's blocked by Charlie.
A big right from Chulainn misses.
Charlie lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charlie misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chulainn counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charlie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chulainn counters with a two punch combo.
Charlie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chulainn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poo Leg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cearnaigh Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Leg
vs
Chulainn

190 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
202 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Poo Leg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Cearnaigh Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chulainn closes the distance and clinches.
Chulainn has Leg pressed against the cage.

Chulainn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Chulainn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leg quickly recovers to half guard.
Leg is trying to get back to full guard.

Chulainn seems to be working for a kimura but Leg defends the submission attempt.
Chulainn thows a huge punch but Leg dodges it nicely.
Chulainn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chulainn tries to pass to full mount but Leg defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn is controlling the pace.
Chulainn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leg tries to roll over but Chulainn keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to Leg's temple.

Chulainn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Leg to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leg moves to clinch but Chulainn breaks away

and Chulainn counters with a takedown into side control.
Chulainn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulainn taking a breather here.
Chulainn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leg regains half guard.
Chulainn slows the pace down in half guard.
Chulainn is thwarting Leg's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Chulainn seems to be looking for submissions.
Chulainn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cearnaigh Chulainn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Chulainn. No joy for Leg on that attempt.
Leg misses with a head kick.

Chulainn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chulainn just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn working away.
Leg stops Chulainn from passing to mount.

Chulainn is trying to get an arm triangle but Leg is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chulainn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cearnaigh Chulainn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chulainn shoots in and gets a takedown into Leg's guard.
Chulainn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Leg looking for a guillotine here but Chulainn defends easily.
Leg has a closed guard, preventing Chulainn from standing up.
Chulainn 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.
Let's hope that Chulainn 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 one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cearnaigh Chulainn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leg defends it nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Leg enables Chulainn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chulainn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chulainn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulainn.

Chulainn has closed the distance and engaged Leg in a clinch.

Chulainn manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chulainn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leg tries to roll over but Chulainn keeps him under control.
Chulainn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Chulainn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chulainn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leg tries a head kick but it misses.
Leg tries to clinch but Chulainn moves away

and Chulainn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leg!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chulainn connects with a decent elbow.
Chulainn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chulainn works to advance to full mount. Leg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Leg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chulainn lands a couple of good shots and Leg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chulainn keeps control of the position easily here as Leg tries to buck him off.
Leg covers up after that shot from Chulainn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chulainn controlling the positon.
Leg trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cearnaigh Chulainn 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!

Leg shoots in for a takedown but Chulainn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poo Leg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chulainn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Chulainn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chulainn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leg manages to get back to half guard.
Chulainn trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cearnaigh Chulainn.

Chulainn has taken the fight to the clinch.

Chulainn drags the fight down to the ground.
Chulainn is pulling down on Leg's head. It's preventing any offense from Leg, at least for the moment.
Leg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chulainn punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leg trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chulainn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chulainn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leg's guard.
Leg controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Chulainn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chulainn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cearnaigh Chulainn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Leg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chulainn pushing down on Leg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leg wants to control the action here but instead Chulainn manages to pass to full mount!
Chulainn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leg is looking to improve his position but Chulainn isn't that keen on the idea.
Chulainn breaks from Leg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn controlling from the full mount.
Chulainn landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chulainn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chulainn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Leg is in real trouble.
Chulainn punches Leg on the ear.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chulainn controlling from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cearnaigh Chulainn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chulainn 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cearnaigh Chulainn!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Osterlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kauko Osterlander has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Osterlander
vs
Brasnof

193 cm
24
212 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

180 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Kauko Osterlander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolai Brasnof!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osterlander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brasnof.
Brasnof lands with a straight right. Osterlander didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Kauko Osterlander has been cut.
Osterlander misses with an uppercut. Brasnof saw that one coming.
Brasnof throws a jab but it's blocked by Osterlander.

Osterlander forces Brasnof back against the cage and clinches.
Brasnof is trying to break the clinch but Osterlander is controlling him.
Osterlander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brasnof blocks it with crossed arms.
Osterlander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brasnof blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Osterlander.
Osterlander has Brasnof pressed against the cage, preventing Brasnof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osterlander missing with knees to the body.
Osterlander tries to land knees in the clinch but Brasnof avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterlander lands a knee to the body.
Osterlander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brasnof blocks it with crossed arms.
Osterlander landing knees to the head.
Osterlander throws a knee to the head but misses.
Osterlander tries a knee to the head but Brasnof blocks it.
Osterlander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brasnof's efforts to push away.
Osterlander with a knee to the head.

Brasnof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brasnof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osterlander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Osterlander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osterlander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Osterlander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brasnof lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasnof scores with a jab.
Osterlander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osterlander slips under a jab from Brasnof.
Osterlander wants to clinch.
Osterlander slips a jab from Brasnof.
Osterlander misses with a head kick.
Osterlander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brasnof manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterlander throws a hook but Brasnof avoids it easily.
A big right from Osterlander misses.
Osterlander throws a jab when Brasnof was well out of range.
Osterlander dodges the punch combination from Brasnof.
Osterlander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brasnof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brasnof ducks under a wild hook from Osterlander.
Osterlander throws a head kick that misses.
Brasnof blocks a head kick by Osterlander.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterlander just misses with a punch to the body.
Osterlander tries a head kick but it misses.
Brasnof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brasnof swings for the body but Osterlander moves out of range.
Osterlander dips to his left and cracks Brasnof with an uppercut!
Osterlander moves away from the strike by Brasnof.
Osterlander throws an overhand right that lands on Brasnof's shoulder, as Brasnof tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brasnof falls off balance throwing a combination

and Osterlander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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 Kauko Osterlander will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kauko Osterlander's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Osterlander tests Brasnof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Osterlander wants to clinch
and Brasnof counters with a three punch combo that has Osterlander backing up. Osterlander nods at Brasnof to acknowledge the strikes.
Brasnof thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brasnof connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brasnof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

A jab-cross combination lands for Brasnof and sends Osterlander crashing to the mat! Brasnof follows him down to the mat - Osterlander regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Brasnof wants to stand but Osterlander has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Osterlander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osterlander wants to get back to full guard but Brasnof has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasnof is staying tight to Osterlander's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Osterlander is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Osterlander has a hand on Brasnof's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brasnof takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Brasnof controlling the position easily from mount.
Osterlander wants to hold on but Brasnof pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterlander is looking to improve his position but Brasnof isn't that keen on the idea.
Brasnof controlling the position easily from mount.
Osterlander wants to control but Brasnof is having none of it.
Brasnof controlling from mount.
Brasnof punching from mount but Osterlander doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Osterlander manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brasnof decides to return to a standing position.
Brasnof darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Kauko Osterlander's cut is getting worse.
Brasnof slips a straight right by Osterlander.
Osterlander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Brasnof. Those never looked like landing.
Brasnof throws an overhand right that lands on Osterlander's shoulder, as Osterlander tries to avoid the shot.
Osterlander misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Brasnof lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osterlander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brasnof.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Brasnof. Those never looked like landing.
Brasnof looks to land a left hand but Osterlander moved out of range nicely.
Brasnof throws a nice looking combination but Osterlander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brasnof stuns Osterlander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brasnof lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osterlander throws a lazy right hand but Brasnof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osterlander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolai Brasnof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kauko Osterlander's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Brasnof does no damage.
Brasnof throws a jab but it's blocked by Osterlander.
Brasnof uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osterlander.
Brasnof throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brasnof feints a jab promting Osterlander to slip. Brasnof then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Osterlander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Osterlander throws a big shot that misses.
Brasnof scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Kauko Osterlander's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brasnof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brasnof tries to bum rush Osterlander with a series of wild strikes but Osterlander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasnof digs a good hook to Osterlander's body.
A jab lands there for Brasnof.
Osterlander tries to clinch but Brasnof is having none of it.
Brasnof ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brasnof uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Brasnof steps into range and cracks Osterlander with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Osterlander flops backwards and Brasnof dives into his guard looking to finish!

Osterlander is rocked!

Jeez, Kauko Osterlander's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterlander wants to control but Brasnof passes easily into half guard.
Oh Osterlander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brasnof keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Brasnof is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Osterlander seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brasnof decides to stand and escape the position.
Brasnof sizes up Osterlander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Brasnof misses the target.
Osterlander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brasnof, as that shot connected.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolai Brasnof!

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 Fedor Konuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konuhov comes into the arena with Art of War blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Konuhov
vs
Brown

179 cm
28
168 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

187 cm
19
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Konuhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Konuhov with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Konuhov shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Konuhov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is looking to control Konuhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Konuhov throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Konuhov throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Konuhov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Konuhov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konuhov is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Konuhov from advancing to side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Konuhov!
Fedor Konuhov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Dusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusk comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Punch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Coming Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Death Punch struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Death Punch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dusk
vs
Punch

180 cm
20
195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
203 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Dusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Death Punch!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Punch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dusk somewhat.
Dusk throws a looping overhand right but Punch ducks down to avoid it.
Dusk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Punch scores with a jab to the head.
Dusk just misses with a punch to the body.
Punch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dusk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Punch lands a glancing blow to the side of Dusk's head.

It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Nice shot by Dusk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punch drops his hands momentarily and Dusk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Punch is rocked!

It looks like Death Punch has been cut.
Dusk tries to clinch up.
Punch is still on wobbly legs! Can Dusk finish him?
Punch throws a lazy right hand but Dusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punch seems to have recovered his senses.
Punch slips under a jab.
Punch slips a jab and a cross from Dusk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Punch throws a looping overhand right but Dusk ducks down to avoid it.
Punch misses with a lunging right hand

and Dusk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dusk.
Dusk lands with a short shot to the head.
Dusk lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Punch trying to stall but Dusk improves his position.
Punch is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Punch tries to break the clinch but Dusk is controlling the position.
Punch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dusk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Dusk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Death Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dusk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Punch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dusk moves out of range as Punch strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dusk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Dusk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punch, pushing him back against the cage.
Dusk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dusk misses with an elbow over the top.

Dusk has Punch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dusk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Punch tumbling to the mat - Dusk dives into Punch's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dusk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dusk trying to control but Punch is working from the bottom.
Dusk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dusk trying to control but Punch 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Drake Dusk just wasn't active enough.
Dusk misses with a head kick.

Dusk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dusk thows a huge punch but Punch dodges it nicely.
Punch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Punch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dusk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dusk controlling the action here.
Dusk wants to take a breather but Punch is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Drake Dusk wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dusk throws a big shot that misses.
Dusk slips a straight right by Punch.
Dusk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punch's head.
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!
Punch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dusk.
Dusk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dusk misses with a hook. Punch ducked under it nicely.
Dusk throws a lazy right hand but Punch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dusk closes the distance and clinches up with Punch, looking for a takedown. Dusk pushes Punch against the cage but Punch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Dusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dusk misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Dusk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dusk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Punch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dusk is in Punch's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dusk slips nicely into half guard.
Punch won't allow Dusk to pass to mount.
Dusk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Punch defending well though.
Punch tries to get to full guard but Dusk has control of the leg.
Dusk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dusk tries to pass to full mount but Punch defends it.
Punch is refusing to be controlled, as Dusk sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusk is looking to advance position but Punch won't allow it.
Dusk working the head and body with strikes.
Punch is looking to escape.
Dusk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Punch gets full guard.
Drake Dusk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dusk works over Punch with some ground and pound from guard.
Dusk stays in close to Punch's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dusk landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk advances to mount.
Dusk wants to control but instead Punch manages to regain half guard.
Dusk 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.
Dusk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Punch's head.
Dusk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dusk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Punch wants to control but Dusk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dusk wants to pass to mount but Punch is defending the position.
Dusk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dusk moves into full mount! Punch won't be happy about that!
Dusk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dusk with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dusk drops a big elbow. That's hurt Punch! More shots from Dusk and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Dusk!
Drake Dusk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kratos Anikitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metsa Aff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anikitos's entrance music is Ganja Mafia - Wirus. A fine choice. Metsa Aff is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Anikitos
vs
Aff

177 cm
21
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
28
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratos Anikitos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Metsa Aff!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anikitos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aff's sensitive parts.
Aff throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anikitos counters with a stiff right hand.
Anikitos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anikitos walks into a stiff left hand from Aff.
Aff throws a head kick that half lands.
A combination from Aff does no damage.
Aff throws a sloppy head kick and Anikitos moves out of range easily.
Anikitos lands with a nice body punch.

Anikitos closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anikitos digs a right hand underneath Aff's ribcage. Aff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Anikitos.
Anikitos scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Anikitos.
Anikitos lands a right hand.
Anikitos lands a left hand.
Anikitos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Affs head.
Anikitos lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Anikitos.
Aff looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Anikitos.
Anikitos is working Aff over against the cage.
Anikitos lands with a right to the head.
Anikitos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aff struggles to land a body shot inside as Anikitos controls his hands.
Anikitos effectively controlling the action here.
Aff tries a body shot but Anikitos blocks it.
Anikitos lands a right hand.

It looks like Metsa Aff has been cut.
A short left from Anikitos.

Aff is rocked!
Anikitos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aff is still on wobbly legs! Can Anikitos finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Anikitos.
Anikitos lands an uppercut.
Aff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anikitos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anikitos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aff backwards.

Anikitos drops Aff onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aff is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aff is trying to maintain a safe position but Anikitos gets an underhook and turns Aff into the cage.
Anikitos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aff up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Anikitos.
Anikitos is working Aff over against the cage.
Aff is trying to maintain a safe position but Anikitos gets an underhook and turns Aff into the cage.
Aff seems to have recovered his senses.
Anikitos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anikitos drops Aff onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aff is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hand to the body from Anikitos.
A short left from Anikitos.
Aff can't find room to land a body shot as Anikitos controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anikitos.
Anikitos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anikitos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anikitos pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Aff out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kratos Anikitos!
After the fight, Kratos Anikitos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pudster Wudster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Massoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massoud is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kulobi. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wudster
vs
Massoud

175 cm
28
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

172 cm
29
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

The Exiled Clothing
Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Raptorz Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudster Wudster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahmad Massoud!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wudster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wudster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wudster trying to control the position from guard on top but Massoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wudster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Massoud is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Massoud has escaped and now he's on top!

Wudster has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Massoud is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wudster.
Wudster struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wudster tries to bench press Massoud off him but Massoud keeps the position.
Wudster struggling a bit here.
Massoud working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wudster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Massoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wudster is trying to control Massoud's posture but Massoud avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wudster sneaks back into half guard.
Massoud wants to free his trapped foot but Wudster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Massoud trying to control the action but Wudster is working from the bottom.
Wudster wants to control the action here but instead Massoud manages to pass to full mount!
Wudster is trying to escape the mount.
Wudster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wudster manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wudster trying to hold on to Massoud's head to control him but Massoud postures up.
Wudster wants to get back to full guard.
Wudster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Massoud is working away from the top position though.
Massoud prevents Wudster from improving his position.
Wudster is not content to let Massoud control the position.
Massoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wudster moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wudster has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Massoud should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wudster has tightened it up now! Massoud should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pudster Wudster!
After winning the bout, Pudster Wudster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.