QFC Tournament 375 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marinus Kendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Sommer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kendrick
vs
Sommer

160 cm
20
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marinus Kendrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Sommer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommer avoids the head kick by Kendrick.

Kendrick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sommer's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kendrick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Kendrick is trying to work for a kimura but Sommer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kendrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sommer defending well though.
Sommer trying to control but Kendrick postures up.
Kendrick is pressing down on Sommer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sommer is holding on for now.
Sommer wants to control but Kendrick is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonny Sommer.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sommer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kendrick has double underhooks.
Kendrick is trying to force a seperation but Sommer has the dominant position.
Sommer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kendrick to keep the fight standing.
Sommer stalling the fight.

Sommer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommer wants to control but Kendrick passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sommer is trying to maintain the position but Kendrick is very close to passing his half guard.
Kendrick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kendrick 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.
Kendrick trying to control the action but Sommer is working from the bottom.
Sommer is trying to control but Kendrick passes into side control!
Sommer is not content to let Kendrick control the position.
Kendrick has control of an arm but Sommer manages to advance to Kendrick's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kendrick trying to get back to his feet but Sommer is in full control for now.
Kendrick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sommer's guard. Nice work there by Kendrick.

Sommer looking for a guillotine here but Kendrick defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sommer is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick scores with a nice shot.
Sommer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sommer tries to stand but Kendrick is controlling from the bottom.
Sommer preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kendrick wants to get back to his feet but Sommer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sommer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kendrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Marinus Kendrick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kendrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sommer moves into range and clinches up with Kendrick.
Kendrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sommer prevents the takedown attempt.
Kendrick tries to pull guard but Sommer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sommer is looking for a takedown.
Kendrick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sommer walks away with a smile on his face. Kendrick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marinus Kendrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kendrick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sommer is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sommer tries for a takedown but Kendrick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kendrick goes for a double leg but Sommer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sommer continues to drive forward.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kendrick as Sommer tries to tie him up.

Sommer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kendrick can't fight it off and eventually Sommer manages to take the fight to the floor. Kendrick looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kendrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sommer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kendrick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sommer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sommer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sommer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kendrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommer wants to pass the guard but Kendrick is keeping the position.

Kendrick isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sommer stacks Kendrick on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sommer!
Kendrick tries to improve position but can't.
Sommer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sommer cracks Kendrick with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sommer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kendrick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kendrick can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Sommer stalls from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kendrick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Sommer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sommer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kendrick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sommer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kendrick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sommer with the ground and pound from mount.
Sommer breaks from Kendrick's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sommer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kendrick is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kendrick tries to lock up and control but Sommer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sommer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kendrick looks a forlorn figure.
Sommer lands with some strikes.
Sommer avoids the attempt from Kendrick to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kendrick is looking to escape.
Kendrick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sommer is looking to stand up but Kendrick isn't so interested in that idea.
Kendrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Sommer is retaining full guard.
Sommer can't keep his opponent in guard - Kendrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick is looking to stall here but Sommer recovers full guard.
Sommer looking to control.
Sommer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sommer can do anything to dispel that myth.

Sommer looking for a guillotine here but Kendrick defends easily.
Sommer working a defensive guard but Kendrick passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick is looking to advance position but Sommer won't allow it.
Sommer wants to improve his position but Kendrick is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sommer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kendrick postures up and lands a big shot to Sommer's brow.
Sommer wants to sweep here but Kendrick controlling him for the moment.

Sommer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kendrick is aware though and is defending well.
Sommer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kendrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Sommer.
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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jonny Sommer!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jonny Sommer!
Judge Saam Ante 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
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willem MacCailin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caj Kowalski (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!

MacCailin
vs
Kowalski

165 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caj Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kowalski. No joy for MacCailin on that attempt.

MacCailin clinches up against the cage.
MacCailin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacCailin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willem MacCailin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so MacCailin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MacCailin throwing strikes but missing.
MacCailin postures up.
MacCailin controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacCailin wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCailin wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
MacCailin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalski, not yet.
MacCailin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

MacCailin drives through with a takedown into Kowalski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

MacCailin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacCailin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCailin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacCailin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski trying to control but MacCailin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

MacCailin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacCailin is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but MacCailin has passed into side control.

MacCailin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MacCailin is thwarting Kowalski's attempts to control the position.
Kowalski punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCailin is trying to control. Kowalski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski tries to roll over but MacCailin keeps him under control.
MacCailin wants to control but Kowalski is keeping him busy.
MacCailin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep. MacCailin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.

Willem MacCailin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacCailin throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
MacCailin shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacCailin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacCailin as he avoids it easily.
Kowalski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacCailin's waist but MacCailin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kowalski off to one side.
Willem MacCailin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caj Kowalski.

MacCailin drives through with a takedown into Kowalski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kowalski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacCailin can't escape the position.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski blocks MacCailin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
MacCailin wants to control but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
MacCailin wants to hold on but Kowalski pushes him away.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet but MacCailin is holding on tight.
Kowalski trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCailin is looking to get to half guard.
MacCailin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willem MacCailin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kowalski throwing strikes but MacCailin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacCailin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalski pulls his head out easily.
MacCailin tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
MacCailin is pressing down on Kowalski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kowalski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

MacCailin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacCailin keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski throws an elbow that misses. MacCailin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalski's guard. Nice move by MacCailin!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCailin trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
MacCailin tries to stand but Kowalski is controlling from the bottom.
MacCailin throwing strikes from guard but Kowalski blocks nicely.
Kowalski controls MacCailin momentarily but MacCailin frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kowalski is looking for a triangle but MacCailin pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willem MacCailin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

MacCailin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kowalski lands with a right hand.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacCailin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacCailin fails to land the takedown.
MacCailin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kowalski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacCailin swivels and escapes.
Kowalski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacCailin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willem MacCailin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacCailin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kowalski's guard.

Kowalski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacCailin has passed into half guard!
MacCailin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kowalski has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, MacCailin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by MacCailin!
MacCailin trying to control the position but Kowalski is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalski is not content to let MacCailin control the position.
MacCailin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kowalski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCailin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
MacCailin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kowalski tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kowalski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kowalski is trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCailin wants to stand but Kowalski is controlling his arm.
MacCailin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kowalski!
MacCailin controlling the pace for now.
Kowalski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacCailin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacCailin dominating with strikes here.
Caj Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willem MacCailin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacCailin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Willem MacCailin!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Willem MacCailin!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Willem MacCailin!

Willem MacCailin wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Truc Jerome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyler Aleshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyler Aleshire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Truc Jerome's chin.

Jerome
vs
Aleshire

165 cm
20
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Truc Jerome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyler Aleshire!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleshire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jerome doesn't manage to clinch there - Aleshire circles away.
Aleshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Jerome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jerome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aleshire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jerome paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Aleshire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jerome is trying to defend but Aleshire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aleshire is trying to control the action in half guard but Jerome is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jerome tries to roll over but Aleshire keeps him under control.
Jerome blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aleshire.
Aleshire tries to pass to full mount but Jerome defends it.
Aleshire thows a huge punch but Jerome dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleshire wants to take a breather but Jerome is having none of it.
Jerome is looking for a sweep. Aleshire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Aleshire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jerome doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aleshire.
Aleshire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jerome wants to control but Aleshire is keeping busy.
Aleshire tries to pass to full mount but Jerome defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome wants to improve his position but Aleshire is controlling well.
Jerome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aleshire is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aleshire fails to land the takedown.
Aleshire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aleshire stuffs the takedown.

Jerome drives through and clinches with Aleshire against the cage.
Jerome controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jerome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jerome jabs at Aleshire's body.

Aleshire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jerome quickly recovers to half guard.

Jerome actively working from the bottom here.
Jerome is breathing heavily.
Aleshire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aleshire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jerome trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleshire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aleshire is keen to just control but Jerome is a slippery customer.
Aleshire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jerome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyler Aleshire hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jerome throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jerome moves into range and clinches up with Aleshire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerome fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Truc Jerome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerome is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aleshire shoots for a double leg takedown but Jerome sprawls well. He's pushed Aleshire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jerome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jerome moves into the clinch.
Aleshire tries to score a body lock takedown but Jerome shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jerome is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aleshire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jerome has Aleshire pressed against the cage, preventing Aleshire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jerome's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jerome throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aleshire shoots in looking for a takedown. Jerome tries to sprawl out of it but Aleshire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jerome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Truc Jerome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyler Aleshire.
Jerome closes the distance and clinches up with Aleshire, looking for a takedown. Jerome pushes Aleshire against the cage but Aleshire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jerome moves into the clinch successfully.
Aleshire taking a breather.
Aleshire wants to break free but Jerome has control.

Aleshire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jerome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aleshire pinned against the cage. Aleshire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aleshire throws a wild body kick that Jerome sees coming a mile off.
Jerome moves out of range of the body kick.
Jerome slaps away a takedown attempt from Aleshire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aleshire shoots in but Jerome avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aleshire is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome misses with a wild combination.
Aleshire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jerome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aleshire somewhat.
Jerome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jerome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jerome throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aleshire's waist but Aleshire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jerome off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aleshire counters with a single leg into guard. Jerome didn't expect that.
Aleshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Jerome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleshire wanted to stand there but Jerome had control of the position.
Jerome trying to control the position.
Aleshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Jerome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aleshire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerome controls Aleshire momentarily but Aleshire frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyler Aleshire hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jerome tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Aleshire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jerome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Jerome's face as Aleshire controls the position.
Jerome tries to buck Aleshire off but Aleshire is having none of it.
Aleshire has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jerome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aleshire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aleshire pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyler Aleshire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Aleshire gets a double leg takedown into Jerome's guard.
Aleshire advances position into side control!
Aleshire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Aleshire decides to stand back up.
Aleshire tries to clinch
and Jerome counters with a big head kick but Aleshire shrugs it off.
Aleshire throws a series of punches but Jerome moves out of range.
Aleshire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jerome tries to avoid it but Aleshire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jerome to the ground. Jerome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aleshire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jerome but Jerome pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Truc Jerome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aleshire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jerome shoots in but Aleshire avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleshire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jerome. Jerome obviously looking to wear him down.
Jerome connects with a leg kick. Aleshire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jerome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jerome shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Truc Jerome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleshire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aleshire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aleshire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jerome.

Aleshire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is looking to improve his position.
Aleshire works his way into full mount!

Aleshire has isolated one of Jerome's arms. Jerome looking to fight him off but Aleshire twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyler Aleshire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thutmose Notaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Climacus Alferink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Notaro
vs
Alferink

160 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
20
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thutmose Notaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Climacus Alferink!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alferink throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Alferink is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Notaro's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Alferink seems to be working for a kimura but Notaro defends the submission attempt.
Notaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Notaro trying to control from the bottom.
Notaro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alferink is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alferink throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alferink is thwarting Notaro's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Thutmose Notaro just wasn't active enough.
Alferink displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Notaro.
Alferink avoids a punch combination nicely.
Notaro throws a sloppy head kick and Alferink moves out of range easily.

Alferink looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Notaro has a closed guard, preventing Alferink from standing up.
Alferink is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Notaro is trying to keep Alferink in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alferink has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Notaro is proving hard to escape from.
Alferink stands and throws Notaro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alferink wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notaro keeps working.
Alferink wants to stand but Notaro is controlling his arm.
Notaro is looking for a sweep.
Alferink controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Notaro is trying to improve his position.
Alferink should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alferink slows the pace down.

Alferink is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Notaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Notaro is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alferink thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Notaro taking a bit of punishment here - Alferink scoring with strikes.
Alferink lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Notaro down.
Alferink staying calm.

Alferink decides to stand up, so the ref orders Notaro to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alferink closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Notaro's guard.
Notaro trying to keep a closed guard but Alferink is proving a slippery customer.
Alferink trying to control but Notaro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notaro wants to sweep here but Alferink controlling him for the moment.

Alferink avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Notaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alferink defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alferink 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.
Notaro striking off his back but it's not causing Alferink any problems.
Notaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alferink controls the pace.
Alferink wants to stand but Notaro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alferink controlling from the top position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Climacus Alferink wasn't active enough on the ground.
Notaro dives in for a single leg takedown but Alferink sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Notaro is trying to push Alferink away but Alferink has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Alferink breaks the clinch.
Notaro has his takedown stuffed

and Alferink holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Alferink is trying to trip Notaro. He has hold of a leg but Notaro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alferink persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alferink trying to control the position from guard on top but Notaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alferink sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alferink pushing down on Notaro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alferink is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alferink not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Notaro is looking for a sweep. Alferink is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like Alferink is going to stand back up.
Alferink tries to pass the half guard into mount. Notaro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alferink not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Climacus Alferink was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Notaro tries to clinch up.
Alferink shoots for a double leg takedown but Notaro sprawls well. He's pushed Alferink's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Notaro throws a combination. Alferink tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Notaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alferink sprawls well. Alferink wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Notaro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thutmose Notaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alferink misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alferink looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Alferink shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Notaro 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alferink sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Climacus Alferink showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Notaro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alferink avoids it really well and circles away.

Alferink gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Notaro wants to get back to striking at distance but Alferink won't allow it.
Notaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Alferink.
Notaro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Notaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Notaro.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Notaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alferink wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alferink tries to land knees in the clinch but Notaro avoids the damage to the body.
Notaro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Notaro wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thutmose Notaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Notaro wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Notaro tries to circle away but Alferink has him pinned against the cage.
Notaro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Alferink decides to pull guard.
Notaro wants to control from the top but Alferink keeps moving.
Alferink is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Alferink is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Notaro is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alferink wants to stand and escape but Notaro is having none of it.
Notaro wants to control from the top but Alferink keeps moving.
Alferink has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Thutmose Notaro just wasn't active enough.
Notaro moves out of range as Alferink strikes.
Notaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Notaro tries to sprawl but Alferink drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Notaro trying to control but Alferink postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alferink trying to mount his opponent but Notaro defends it.
Alferink content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Climacus Alferink.
Alferink fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notaro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alferink is fending him off so far but Notaro persists. Nope, Alferink circles away and we're back to standing.
Notaro looks to clinch

and Alferink counters with a takedown into side control.

Alferink is trying to get an arm triangle but Notaro is defending well.
Notaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Notaro is trying to control Alferink's posture but Alferink avoids it.
Thutmose Notaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Climacus Alferink is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alferink cracks Notaro with an elbow. That is naaassty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Climacus Alferink comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alferink winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Climacus Alferink!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Climacus Alferink!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Climacus Alferink!

Climacus Alferink wins by unanimous decision!