QFC Tournament 525 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Pinto Da Costa (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.

Abrams
vs
Pinto Da Costa

176 cm
23
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Pinto Da Costa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abrams shoots in and gets a takedown into Pinto Da Costa's guard.
Pinto Da Costa has his hands on Abrams's head, controlling the position.
Pinto Da Costa keeping full guard, as Abrams tries to pass.
Abrams preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto Da Costa keeping moving, preventing Abrams from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams forces his way into half guard.

Abrams wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinto Da Costa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abrams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinto Da Costa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abrams works his way into full mount!
Pinto Da Costa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abrams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pinto Da Costa tries to hold on but Abrams pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto Da Costa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abrams looking to control but Pinto Da Costa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Abrams is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pinto Da Costa has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abrams has hold of Pinto Da Costa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pinto Da Costa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Abrams is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pinto Da Costa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pinto Da Costa tries to reverse the position but Abrams maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Abrams goes for an armbar but Pinto Da Costa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pinto Da Costa.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinto Da Costa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pinto Da Costa throws a big right hand that misses.
Abrams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinto Da Costa controls the pace.
Pinto Da Costa chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinto Da Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Abrams 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.

Pinto Da Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abrams!
Pinto Da Costa wants to take a breather but Abrams manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pinto Da Costa.
Abrams wants to sweep here but Pinto Da Costa controlling him for the moment.

Abrams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinto Da Costa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto Da Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Abrams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Abrams advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinto Da Costa keeps working.
Abrams looks to land a strike but Pinto Da Costa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abrams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abrams tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinto Da Costa is retaining full guard.
Abrams looking to sit in guard and control but Pinto Da Costa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Abrams is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abrams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinto Da Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinto Da Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinto Da Costa stays in close to Abrams's body and controls the position.
Abrams keeping full guard, as Pinto Da Costa tries to pass.
Pinto Da Costa cracks Abrams with a solid left hand.
Pinto Da Costa stands up over Abrams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto Da Costa postures up and lands a big shot to Abrams's brow.
Abrams is trying to keep Pinto Da Costa in close.
Pinto Da Costa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pinto Da Costa trying to control but Abrams is working from the bottom.
Abrams keeping full guard, as Pinto Da Costa tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Pinto Da Costa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abrams did well to prevent Pinto Da Costa getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto Da Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abrams's head.
Pinto Da Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pinto Da Costa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pinto Da Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinto Da Costa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abrams is not content to let Pinto Da Costa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abrams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pinto Da Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pinto Da Costa's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Pinto Da Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pinto Da Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abrams throws out the jab.
Pinto Da Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abrams pinned against the cage. Abrams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abrams attempts a counter takedown but Pinto Da Costa avoids it well and moves away.
Abrams throws a lazy right hand but Pinto Da Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinto Da Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abrams as he jumps to the side.
Pinto Da Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Abrams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zachary Abrams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Pinto Da Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Abrams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pinto Da Costa's half guard.
Abrams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinto Da Costa keeps working.
Abrams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinto Da Costa can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abrams throwing shots but Pinto Da Costa is blocking nicely.
Zachary Abrams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abrams throwing shots but Pinto Da Costa is blocking nicely.
Pinto Da Costa is trying to control but can't.
Abrams is trying to control the action in half guard but Pinto Da Costa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pinto Da Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abrams tries to avoid it but Pinto Da Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abrams to the ground. Abrams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abrams tries to counter with a takedown but Pinto Da Costa is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abrams stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinto Da Costa. Pinto Da Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinto Da Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Abrams.
Pinto Da Costa has his takedown stuffed

and Abrams counters with a takedown into side control.

Abrams swings around for an armbar but Pinto Da Costa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Abrams's guard.

Abrams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinto Da Costa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinto Da Costa trying to control but Abrams is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abrams is on top in guard.

Abrams landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinto Da Costa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abrams trying to control but Pinto Da Costa is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Abrams has gone for a leg lock! Pinto Da Costa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abrams's guard.

Pinto Da Costa trying to control but Abrams is working from the bottom.

Pinto Da Costa is sitting in close to Abrams's body. Abrams has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pinto Da Costa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pinto Da Costa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Abrams.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zachary Abrams!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Van Den Bosh (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.

Castillo
vs
Van Den Bosh

178 cm
23
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bastian Van Den Bosh!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Bosh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Den Bosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.
Castillo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Den Bosh misses with a head kick.
Castillo feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Den Bosh has a takedown stuffed.
Castillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Den Bosh sprawls and moves away.
Connor Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Van Den Bosh.

Van Den Bosh closes the distance and pushes Castillo back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Bosh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castillo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Den Bosh tries to score a body lock takedown but Castillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castillo throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Den Bosh breaks the clinch.
Van Den Bosh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Den Bosh shoots in but no luck this time.
Castillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Den Bosh sprawls and moves away.
Van Den Bosh throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for Van Den Bosh with that takedown attempt.
Castillo tries to counter with a takedown but Van Den Bosh is quick to defend against it.

Van Den Bosh rushes Castillo and presses him up against the cage.
Van Den Bosh dodges an elbow strike from Castillo.
Castillo lands a nice elbow.

Van Den Bosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Bosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Castillo sprawls well. He's pushed Van Den Bosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castillo feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Den Bosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castillo as he jumps to the side.

Van Den Bosh clinches up against the cage.

Van Den Bosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Den Bosh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castillo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Den Bosh looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Bosh is looking to chop away at Castillo's legs.
Castillo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Den Bosh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Castillo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Castillo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Castillo tries to counter with a takedown but Van Den Bosh is quick to defend against it.
Van Den Bosh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castillo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Den Bosh.

Van Den Bosh clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Castillo misses with an elbow over the top.

Van Den Bosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Den Bosh doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Castillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Den Bosh won't be happy with that.
Castillo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van Den Bosh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Van Den Bosh struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Castillo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van Den Bosh moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Den Bosh throws an elbow that misses.
Van Den Bosh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Den Bosh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castillo blocks a body shot from Van Den Bosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Van Den Bosh breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Bosh misses with a takedown attempt - Castillo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Den Bosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Castillo sprawls well. He's pushed Van Den Bosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castillo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Connor Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Van Den Bosh.

Van Den Bosh has closed the distance and engaged Castillo in a clinch.

Van Den Bosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Van Den Bosh has closed the distance and engaged Castillo in a clinch.
Castillo misses with an elbow strike.
Castillo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Den Bosh fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Bosh has a couple of punches blocked by Castillo.
Castillo blocks a body shot from Van Den Bosh.
Castillo lands an elbow just above Van Den Bosh 's eye.

It looks like Bastian Van Den Bosh has been cut.
Van Den Bosh blocks an elbow strike.
Castillo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Den Bosh tries for a takedown but Castillo manages to get underhooks.
Van Den Bosh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Castillo throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Bosh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Castillo up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castillo.
Van Den Bosh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Castillo is keeping busy.
Connor Castillo has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Van Den Bosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Van Den Bosh moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castillo as Van Den Bosh tries to tie him up.

Van Den Bosh breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Den Bosh.
Castillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Den Bosh is breathing heavily.
Van Den Bosh throws a sloppy head kick and Castillo moves out of range easily.
Van Den Bosh misses with a wild body shot.
Castillo feinted with a counter takedown.
Castillo checks a low kick from Van Den Bosh.
Castillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Den Bosh has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Van Den Bosh closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bastian Van Den Bosh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bastian Van Den Bosh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Van Den Bosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillo is fending him off so far but Van Den Bosh persists. Nope, Castillo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bastian Van Den Bosh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Den Bosh doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Castillo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Castillo preventing the sweep.
Van Den Bosh striking off his back but it's not causing Castillo any problems.
Castillo is looking to pass into half guard but Van Den Bosh pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Van Den Bosh is in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Bosh stopping the sweep attempt from Castillo.
Castillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Den Bosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Den Bosh throwing strikes but missing.
Castillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Den Bosh on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo has control of Van Den Bosh's left arm, preventing Van Den Bosh from doing any damage.
Van Den Bosh looking to sit in guard and control but Castillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Van Den Bosh.
Van Den Bosh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Van Den Bosh wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castillo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Den Bosh is pulling down on Castillo's head. It's preventing any offense from Castillo, at least for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Van Den Bosh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castillo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Connor Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Van Den Bosh.

Van Den Bosh drives through and clinches with Castillo against the cage.

Van Den Bosh breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Bosh dives in and grabs Castillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes down on Van Den Bosh's head and hops out.
Castillo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Van Den Bosh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Den Bosh takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Den Bosh can't get the takedown.
Castillo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Den Bosh takes an elbow to the forehead.

Van Den Bosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Den Bosh.
Castillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Den Bosh sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Bosh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Den Bosh fails with the takedown.

Van Den Bosh closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Den Bosh takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Den Bosh tries to pull guard but Castillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Den Bosh drops back down to his feet.
Bastian Van Den Bosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castillo lands an elbow just above Van Den Bosh 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castillo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Connor Castillo!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Connor Castillo!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Connor Castillo!

Connor Castillo wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Connor Castillo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie Veins (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.

Pitt
vs
Veins

181 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scottie Veins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pitt drops his hands momentarily and Veins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Veins sprawls well. Veins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pitt gets slowly back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Pitt is rocked!
Veins is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Pitt flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pitt is out cold! Veins holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scottie Veins!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sai Yamanaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Cerrone (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.

Yamanaku
vs
Cerrone

173 cm
23
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sai Yamanaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donald Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Cerrone blocks the leg kick.
Cerrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamanaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cerrone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cerrone. Yamanaku shrugs it off though.

Yamanaku changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cerrone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yamanaku works to advance to full mount. Cerrone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cerrone has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Yamanaku trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cerrone doesn't escape.
Yamanaku missing with strikes from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yamanaku keeps control of the position as Cerrone tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrone covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cerrone trying to control the position but Yamanaku manages to sink in the hooks.
Yamanaku struggling to land strikes to the head as Cerrone covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamanaku biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yamanaku scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yamanaku is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cerrone taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Yamanaku.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sai Yamanaku!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angel Jerimiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Hlasko (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.

Jerimiah
vs
Hlasko

175 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angel Jerimiah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Hlasko!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerimiah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hlasko.

Hlasko clinches with his opponent.

Jerimiah pulls guard successfully.
Jerimiah is trying to control the position but Hlasko postures up.
Hlasko wants to stand but Jerimiah has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hlasko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jerimiah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jerimiah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlasko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hlasko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerimiah tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jerimiah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hlasko fails to land with a series of punches.
Hlasko throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Hlasko looks to move away, Jerimiah throws a big counter combo bu Hlasko just gets out of the way.
Jerimiah shoots in for a takedown but Hlasko shows good takedown defense.
Hlasko unleashes a big counter combination but Jerimiah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marek Hlasko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hlasko misses with a two punch combination.
Jerimiah throws a big counter combination but Hlasko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Hlasko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jerimiah, pushing him back against the cage.
Jerimiah fails to pull guard.
Hlasko is trying to push Jerimiah away but Jerimiah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hlasko tries to break free but Jerimiah pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hlasko on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hlasko.
Hlasko is trying to break free.
Hlasko is trying to break free.
Hlasko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jerimiah looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Jerimiah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlasko wants to get back to striking at distance but Jerimiah won't allow it.
Jerimiah looking to slow down the pace here.
Jerimiah is trying to pull guard but Hlasko has him pressed against the cage.
Hlasko lands with a light punch inside.
Hlasko working hard to break the clinch.
Hlasko wants to break free but Jerimiah has control.
Hlasko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Jerimiah wants to get back to striking at distance but Hlasko won't allow it.
Jerimiah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hlasko after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlasko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hlasko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Hlasko.
Jerimiah has Hlasko pressed against the cage, preventing Hlasko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jerimiah jumps into guard, dragging Hlasko to the mat.
Jerimiah is breathing heavily.

Hlasko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jerimiah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hlasko has managed to get both his arms back between Jerimiah's legs - danger averted.
Jerimiah has a closed guard, preventing Hlasko from standing up.
Hlasko won't allow Jerimiah to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlasko is looking to stand up but Jerimiah won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlasko preventing the sweep.
Hlasko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jerimiah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hlasko won't allow Jerimiah to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hlasko throws a series of punches but Jerimiah moves out of range.
Hlasko throws a series of punches but Jerimiah avoids them all with ease.
Jerimiah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

A jab-cross combination lands for Hlasko and sends Jerimiah crashing to the mat! Hlasko follows him down to the mat - Jerimiah regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Angel Jerimiah has been cut.
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!
Hlasko wants to stand up but Jerimiah is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Hlasko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angel Jerimiah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jerimiah dives in for a single leg takedown but Hlasko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hlasko misses with a wild combination.
Jerimiah wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jerimiah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jerimiah tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hlasko.
Hlasko moves out of range as Jerimiah throws a body kick.

Hlasko takes the fight into the clinch.
Hlasko is trying to break the clinch but Jerimiah is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlasko working hard to break the clinch.
Jerimiah jumps guard but Hlasko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Hlasko breaks from the clinch.
Hlasko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jerimiah.
Hlasko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlasko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jerimiah backs up against the cage.
Jerimiah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hlasko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Jerimiah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hlasko closes the distance and pushes Jerimiah back into the cage.
Jerimiah can't get the takedown.
Jerimiah has Hlasko pressed against the cage, preventing Hlasko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jerimiah fails to pull guard.

Hlasko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hlasko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hlasko.
Hlasko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlasko throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Jerimiah crashing down! Jerimiah tries to stagger back to his feet but Hlasko just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Jerimiah asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Hlasko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cub Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Magamedov (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.

Swanson
vs
Magamedov

180 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cub Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Swanson or perhaps it was just good defense by Magamedov, which made it look bad.
Magamedov throws a fast counter high kick but Swanson manages to duck under it in time.

Swanson moves into range and clinches up with Magamedov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Swanson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Swanson jumps into guard, dragging Magamedov to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magamedov being controlled here momentarily.
Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Swanson working for a triangle but Magamedov defends it easily.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Magamedov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to hold Magamedov in close to prevent damage but Magamedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Swanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magamedov on the ground.
Swanson controlling the position for now.
Magamedov trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Magamedov prevents Swanson from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Swanson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magamedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Magamedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Swanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Magamedov's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Swanson tries to lock up and control but Magamedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magamedov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Magamedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Swanson is trying to escape the mount.
Magamedov looking to control but Swanson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swanson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov wants to control the pace but Swanson is squirming around nicely.
Magamedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Swanson tries to reverse the position but Magamedov maintains control.
Swanson holds on for dear life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magamedov lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Magamedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Magamedov throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Magamedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Magamedov misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Swanson misses its target.

Swanson darts in and clinches Magamedov up against the cage.

Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Magamedov. No joy for Swanson on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cub Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Magamedov.
Magamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magamedov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Swanson.

Swanson has managed to clinch.

Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Magamedov tries to sprawl out of it but Swanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magamedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson backing away here, and Magamedov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cub Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Magamedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Swanson looks for a takedown but Magamedov sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Swanson with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magamedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Magamedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Magamedov blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Magamedov throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Magamedov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magamedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swanson walks away with a smile on his face. Magamedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magamedov cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magamedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magamedov as he avoids it easily.
Magamedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Magamedov down.
Magamedov closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Magamedov pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swanson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Magamedov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Magamedov wants to clinch but Swanson slips to the side

and Swanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magamedov's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magamedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Swanson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swanson is looking for a sweep. Magamedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cub Swanson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Magamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magamedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Magamedov.
Magamedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Magamedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swanson tries to counter by clinching up but Magamedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson jabs Magamedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magamedov fails with the takedown
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Cub Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Magamedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magamedov's sensitive parts.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Magamedov's head.
Magamedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magamedov off to one side.
Magamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swanson stalls.

Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magamedov with a poor takedown
and Swanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Swanson takes the fight into the clinch.
Swanson looking for a takedown.
Swanson is looking for a takedown.
Swanson slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swanson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Swanson managing to control the position.
Swanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Swanson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Swanson drives through and clinches with Magamedov against the cage.
Swanson is trying to pull guard but Magamedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Swanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Swanson breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cub Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magamedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magamedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magamedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magamedov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Swanson.
Magamedov closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Magamedov pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Magamedov tries to counter with a clinch but Swanson shakes him off and moves away.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Magamedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Magamedov stumbling back into the cage.
Luke Magamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cub Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Magamedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cub Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swanson 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 for Cub Swanson!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Cub Swanson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Cub Swanson!

Cub Swanson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bastian Van Vouht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Podolski (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.

Van Vouht
vs
Podolski

169 cm
23
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bastian Van Vouht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Vouht shoots in and gets a takedown into Podolski's guard.
Van Vouht is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Podolski working a defensive guard here.
Van Vouht stopping the sweep attempt from Podolski.
Van Vouht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Vouht wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski looking for a sweep. Not yet Podolski, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Van Vouht is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Podolski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Van Vouht is looking to defend but Podolski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Van Vouht! Podolski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Van Vouht taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucas Podolski!