QFC Tournament 375 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roshan Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Sommer (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.

Blackwood
vs
Sommer

155 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Roshan Blackwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Sommer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwood fails with the takedown.
Blackwood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sommer swivels and escapes.
Blackwood lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roshan Blackwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sommer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sommer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blackwood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sommer wants to stand but Blackwood is controlling his arm.
Sloppy strikes there by Sommer.

Sommer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blackwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Sommer stands up.
Blackwood could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommer moves out of range of the body kick.

Sommer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sommer trying to control the action but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Blackwood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sommer's best efforts.

Sommer decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommer fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackwood tries to clinch but Sommer is having none of it.

Sommer clinches with his opponent.
Sommer tries for a takedown but Blackwood manages to get underhooks.
Sommer missing with knees to the body.

Sommer lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sommer wants to control from the top but Blackwood keeps moving.
Sommer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackwood throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sommer uses it to pass to side control.
Sommer working the ground and pound.
Sommer landing strikes.
Blackwood is not content to let Sommer control the position.
Sommer wants to stand but Blackwood has his arm trapped.
Sommer wants to control but Blackwood is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Blackwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sommer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blackwood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sommer in the domination position with Blackwood hanging on.
Sommer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blackwood is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sommer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Blackwood can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Sommer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blackwood avoids the head kick by Sommer.
Roshan Blackwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackwood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sommer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sommer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blackwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Sommer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackwood.
Sommer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blackwood avoids it really well and circles away.

Sommer closes the distance and pushes Blackwood back into the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sommer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackwood.
Blackwood avoids a punch combination nicely.

Sommer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blackwood wants a takedown.

Sommer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sommer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sommer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sommer.
Roshan Blackwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Sommer.
Sommer is breathing heavily.
Blackwood shoots for a takedown but Sommer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sommer just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sommer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackwood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Blackwood with that takedown attempt.
Sommer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackwood throws a head kick that misses.
Sommer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackwood as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood wants to clinch.
Blackwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Sommer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sommer scores with a body shot.
Blackwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sommer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Blackwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackwood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sommer takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blackwood pulls guard successfully.

Blackwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackwood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sommer won't allow Blackwood to sweep him here.
Sommer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sommer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blackwood tries to get to full guard but Sommer has control of the leg.

Blackwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sommer pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sommer not doing much here.
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 Roshan Blackwood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blackwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sommer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackwood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sommer controlling from the top position.
Blackwood keeping moving, preventing Sommer from controlling successfully.
Sommer preventing the sweep.
Blackwood being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Jonny Sommer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sommer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackwood sprawls well. Blackwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sommer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Sommer as Blackwood shoots in.
Blackwood fails to land the takedown.
Blackwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sommer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sommer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roshan Blackwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sommer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sommer misses with a wild combination.
Sommer shoots in for a takedown but Blackwood shows good takedown defense.
Blackwood throws a body kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blackwood.

Sommer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackwood, pushing him back against the cage.

Sommer gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Sommer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommer trying to pass the guard but Blackwood defending well.
Jonny Sommer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Sommer seems content to control.
Sommer tries to pass to full mount but Blackwood defends it.
Blackwood trying to hold on to Sommer's head to control him but Sommer postures up.
Blackwood gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sommer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sommer trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sommer is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackwood has wrist control.
Blackwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Sommer was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Sommer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackwood is trying to defend but Sommer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roshan Blackwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Blackwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Sommer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sommer 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Jonny Sommer!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jonny Sommer!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jonny Sommer!

Jonny Sommer wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willem MacCailin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zosimos St John (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.

MacCailin
vs
St John

165 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willem MacCailin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zosimos St John!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St John wants to clinch.
St John fails with a takedown attempt.

MacCailin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into St John's guard.
MacCailin wants to get up but he can't break St John's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacCailin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacCailin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacCailin content to stall in guard here.
MacCailin trying to stand up but can't free himself from St John's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCailin sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Willem MacCailin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
MacCailin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but St John avoids it really well and circles away.
MacCailin tries to clinch up.

MacCailin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St John on his heels. He'll look to pass St John's guard now, I'm sure.
St John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacCailin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St John trying to control the position.
MacCailin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St John is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St John is on top in guard.
St John forces his way into half guard.
MacCailin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
St John looks to land a strike but MacCailin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

MacCailin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St John doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St John manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

MacCailin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
MacCailin is controlling St John's posture.

MacCailin has his feet on St John's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
MacCailin shoots in looking for a takedown. St John tries to sprawl out of it but MacCailin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St John manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from St John.
St John looks for a takedown but MacCailin sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCailin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St John's waist but St John gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacCailin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willem MacCailin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice takedown defense from St John. No joy for MacCailin on that attempt.
MacCailin is breathing heavily.

St John darts in and clinches MacCailin up against the cage.
St John tries to pull guard but MacCailin holds him up against the cage and eventually St John drops back down to his feet.

MacCailin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacCailin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but St John defends well and MacCailin ends up having to push St John into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
St John fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St John is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacCailin to keep the fight standing.

St John successfully pulls guard.
St John is trying to keep MacCailin in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willem MacCailin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

St John shoots in for a double leg but MacCailin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

MacCailin moves into the clinch successfully.
St John tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacCailin smiles and moves away.
MacCailin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacCailin keeps the fight on the outside.

MacCailin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than MacCailin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
MacCailin wants to stand but St John has his arm trapped.
St John manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCailin wants to pass the guard but St John is defending well.
MacCailin works his way into full mount!
MacCailin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St John taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St John just holding on.
St John is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John is trying to reverse the position but instead MacCailin has taken his back - oops!
Willem MacCailin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St John looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
St John is breathing heavily.

MacCailin is cranking St John's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for St John! He's tightened the choke and St John is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Willem MacCailin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Aleshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Karlsson (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.

Aleshire
vs
Karlsson

170 cm
20
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyler Aleshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josiah Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleshire looks to clinch
and Karlsson counters with a three punch combo that has Aleshire backing up. Aleshire nods at Karlsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but Aleshire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Aleshire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlsson did well to prevent Aleshire getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Aleshire wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It looks like Aleshire is going to stand back up.
Aleshire controlling the action here.
Karlsson wants to control but Aleshire is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Aleshire is trying to work for a kimura but Karlsson is defending well.
Karlsson is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleshire controlling the action here.
Aleshire tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Karlsson wants to get back to full guard.
Aleshire is looking to advance position but Karlsson won't allow it.
Aleshire is thwarting Karlsson's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aleshire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aleshire fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Aleshire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aleshire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karlsson scores with a head kick. Aleshire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aleshire blocks a head kick by Karlsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson blocks the body kick.
Aleshire misses with a body kick.
Aleshire shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Aleshire is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aleshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aleshire fails with the takedown.

Aleshire shoots in and gets a takedown into Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karlsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aleshire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Karlsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aleshire gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Karlsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karlsson fails to pull guard.
Karlsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Aleshire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aleshire is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.

Aleshire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Karlsson wants to improve his position but Aleshire is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aleshire wants to control but Karlsson is keeping him busy.
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 Kyler Aleshire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Karlsson scores with a head kick. Aleshire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kyler Aleshire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Aleshire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aleshire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Aleshire sits in half guard.
Aleshire wants to get back to his feet.
Karlsson missing with punches from the bottom.
Aleshire passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleshire wants to get back to his feet but Karlsson is holding on tight.
Karlsson tries to improve his position but instead Aleshire has taken his back!

Aleshire is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Karlsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Karlsson is keeping busy.
Karlsson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Aleshire has locked on a rear naked choke here! Karlsson is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyler Aleshire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Climacus Alferink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pompiliu Vastagh (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.

Alferink
vs
Vastagh

155 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Climacus Alferink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pompiliu Vastagh!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vastagh moves out of range of the body kick.
Alferink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vastagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Alferink.
Alferink dives in for a single leg takedown but Vastagh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alferink gets underhooks to prevent Vastagh's takedown attempt.
Alferink gets underhooks to prevent Vastagh's takedown attempt.

Alferink decides to pull guard.
Alferink looking for a sweep. Not yet Alferink, not yet.
Vastagh wants to control from the top but Alferink keeps moving.

Alferink working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vastagh has passed into half guard!
Alferink moves into full guard.
Vastagh is looking to stand up but Alferink won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alferink doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vastagh looking to pass the guard.

Alferink is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vastagh defends well.
Alferink looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vastagh is one step ahead there.
Alferink is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Alferink looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vastagh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vastagh wants to control from the top but Alferink keeps moving.
Alferink manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vastagh manages to get himself to full guard.
Alferink throwing strikes but missing.

Vastagh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alferink doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alferink manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alferink trying to control the position from guard on top but Vastagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vastagh working a defensive guard here.
Alferink pushes down on Vastagh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alferink seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vastagh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alferink stalling.
Alferink 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.
Vastagh wants to control but Alferink is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alferink trying to control from Vastagh's half guard. Vastagh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alferink looking to sit in guard and control but Vastagh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vastagh is pushing down on Alferink's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alferink is fighting to maintain full guard but Vastagh has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alferink tries to roll over but Vastagh keeps him under control.
Alferink moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alferink fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alferink dives in for a single leg takedown but Vastagh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alferink gets underhooks to prevent Vastagh's takedown attempt.
Alferink changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vastagh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alferink throws a sloppy head kick and Vastagh moves out of range easily.
Vastagh tries for a takedown but Alferink sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alferink shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vastagh as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Climacus Alferink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alferink fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vastagh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alferink is out of range.
Vastagh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alferink throws a right and a left that Vastagh avoids nicely.

Alferink gets the takedown into side control.
Alferink is staying tight to Vastagh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Alferink tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alferink has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alferink lands an elbow.
Alferink staying calm.
Vastagh tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alferink tries to stand but Vastagh is controlling his head.
Alferink working the ground and pound.
Vastagh tries to escape but Alferink is in control.
Alferink wants to stand but Vastagh has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vastagh tries to bench press Alferink off him but Alferink keeps the position.
Alferink tries to stand but Vastagh is controlling his head.

Alferink stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Alferink throws a right hand that Vastagh ducks under and follows up with a left that Vastagh also avoids with ease.
Alferink misses with a lunging right hand

and Vastagh moves into the clinch.
Vastagh fails to pull guard.

Alferink successfully pulls guard.
Vastagh wants to get up but he can't break Alferink's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alferink is trying to keep Vastagh in close.

Alferink has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vastagh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vastagh stays in close to Alferink's body and controls the position.
Vastagh looking to sit in guard and control but Alferink gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vastagh working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Climacus Alferink dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Vastagh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vastagh wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vastagh.
Vastagh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vastagh circles away from the clinch attempt.

Alferink shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vastagh is trying to defend but Alferink finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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. Alferink connects with a nice short shot to Vastagh's temple.
Alferink is looking to advance position but Vastagh won't allow it.
Alferink prevents Vastagh from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alferink wants to control but Vastagh is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alferink thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vastagh's head.
Vastagh missing with punches from the bottom.
Vastagh strikes from the bottom but Alferink passes into mount!
Alferink content just to control the position here.
Alferink trying to control but Vastagh is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vastagh tries to control Alferink's body but Alferink pushes him off. Vastagh squirms to his side and now Alferink has his back!
Alferink is looking to control Vastagh but Vastagh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alferink gets his hands free as Vastagh looks to control.

Alferink patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vastagh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alferink trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vastagh doesn't escape.
Vastagh has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Vastagh right now.
Vastagh is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vastagh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alferink not allowing Vastagh to control his hands.
Alferink is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Vastagh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alferink's arms.
Alferink trying to control momentarily.
Pompiliu Vastagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alferink controlling well, preventing Vastagh from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Climacus Alferink showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alferink, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Climacus Alferink!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Climacus Alferink!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Climacus Alferink!

Climacus Alferink wins by unanimous decision!