AFC: SETTLEMENT PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Google Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Maker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Maker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bing
vs
Maker

188 cm
18
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Google Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Maker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maker lands a nice shot to the body.
Bing looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Maker shoots in but Bing avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Maker clinches up against the cage.

Maker pulls Bing into guard.
Maker trying to control the position.
Maker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maker wants to stand up but Bing is controlling him.

Maker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maker looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bing looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maker is pushing down on Bing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bing is fighting to maintain full guard but Maker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maker is nestled in close to Bing, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maker.

Maker is looking for a kimura here.
Maker wants to take a breather but Bing is having none of it.
Maker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bing's head.
Maker wants to free his trapped foot but Bing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bing is refusing to be controlled, as Maker sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No luck for Maker with that takedown attempt.
Maker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bing swivels and escapes.
Google Bing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Maker.

Maker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maker wants to stand but Bing is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing trying to keep a closed guard but Maker is proving a slippery customer.
Maker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Bing shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maker controls Bing momentarily but Bing frees himself.
Maker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Maker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maker keeping moving, preventing Bing from controlling successfully.
Maker is trying to keep Bing in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bing kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Maker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bing uses it to pass to side control.
Maker is trying to get back to half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Bing shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bing was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bing thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maker is working to get back to half guard.
Bing throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maker because Bing loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker wants to control but Bing is having none of it.
Maker is trying to escape the mount.
Maker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maker is working to get back to half guard.
Bing sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maker is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bing looking to control but Maker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maker is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Google Bing dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Maker fails to land the takedown.
Maker tries to land a front kick but Bing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bing has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maker digs a good body shot into Bing's ribs.

Maker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maker.
Maker working the head and body with strikes.
Bing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maker.
Maker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bing is looking for a sweep. Maker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing won't allow Maker to pass to mount.
Bing trying to control but Maker postures up.
Maker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maker has his takedown stuffed

and Bing counters with a single leg into guard. Maker didn't expect that.
Maker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing trying to control the position from guard on top but Maker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bing wants to stand but Maker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bing trying to control but Maker is working from the bottom.
Maker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maker misses with a takedown attempt

and Bing counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maker!
Google Bing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Maker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing lands with some strikes.
Maker is trying to escape the mount.
Maker is squirming around, avoiding Bing's attempts to control the action.
Maker tries to lock up and control but Bing gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bing sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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.
Maker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bing.
Bing looking to control but Maker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bing sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Maker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bing cracks Maker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bing avoids the attempt from Maker to control.
Bing trying to control but Maker is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Google Bing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bing 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Google Bing!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bird has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Beast
vs
Bird

189 cm
22
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

214 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brazilian Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Bird!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird shoots in and drives through. Beast sprawls well.
Bird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bird somewhat.
Beast shoots in for a double leg but Bird sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bird fails with the takedown

and Beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brazilian Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bird.

Beast is looking for a kimura here.
Bird trying to get back to full guard but Beast takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beast throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bird has his hands clasped together but Beast breaks the hold and Bird is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Beast!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Tappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mousard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Tappin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Mousard's chin.

Tappin
vs
Mousard

185 cm
22
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
136 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Tappin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Mousard!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappin shoots in for a takedown but Mousard shows good takedown defense.
Mousard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mousard has his takedown stuffed

so Tappin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Tappin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tappin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mousard screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tappin! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). George Tappin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smonsmana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smonsmana has chosen say hello to my little friend as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Velilkov
vs
Smonsmana

200 cm
20
249 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanko Velilkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Smonsmana!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Velilkov finds it's way through Smonsmana's defenses.

It looks like Tony Smonsmana has been cut.
Smonsmana misses with a body shot.
Smonsmana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velilkov connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Smonsmana to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Velilkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanko Velilkov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Lindmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rokka's choice of entrance music: Drowning Pool - Bodies. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lindmark
vs
Rokka

178 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

166 cm
19
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Lindmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindmark tries to clinch up but Rokka circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindmark moves in looking to clinch but Rokka pushes him off.
Lindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rokka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Lindmark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rokka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindmark.
Rokka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindmark.
Rokka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rokka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindmark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rokka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lindmark throws a series of punches but Rokka moves out of range.
Lindmark clinches but Rokka breaks the clinch
and Rokka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Pekka Lindmark has been cut.
Lindmark misses with a double jab

and Rokka counters with a crisp one two that drops Lindmark! Rokka thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lindmark to his feet! Lindmark is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindmark tries to clinch but Rokka moves away
and Rokka counters with a right hand to the body.
Rokka delivers a nice body kick.
Lindmark is breathing heavily.
Donk. Rokka catches Lindmark right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindmark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Lindmark is rocked!
Lindmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindmark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Rokka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lindmark sprawling to the canvas! Lindmark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rokka finish him?!
Oh Lindmark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rokka is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Lindmark flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lindmark is out cold! Rokka 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tero Rokka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Ryder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chapman
vs
Ryder

164 cm
19
136 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chapman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryder was covering up waiting for the punch and Chapman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryder looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Chapman throwing strikes from guard but Ryder blocks nicely.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Ryder keeps moving.
Chapman scoring with some ground and pound.
Chapman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman connects with a couple of short punches.
Chapman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryder sprawls well. Ryder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryder lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Ryder as Chapman shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chapman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chapman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chapman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chapman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chapman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryder pushes Chapman off looking to stand but Chapman dives back in and keeps control.
Chapman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chapman controlling the pace.
Chapman trying to control from half guard but Ryder is working away.
Chapman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Nice takedown defense from Ryder. No joy for Chapman on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryder.
Ryder digs a good hook to Chapman's body.
Rob Ryder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryder throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
Ryder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chapman manages to avoid it.
Ryder just misses with a punch to the body.
Chapman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
Ryder throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.

Ryder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chapman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chapman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryder's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chapman working some strikes from top position.
Ryder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chapman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryder has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.
Ryder wants to stand and escape but Chapman is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ryder slaps away a takedown attempt from Chapman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Ryder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Chapman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryder to the mat! Ryder manages to get full guard.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryder's head.
Ryder keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
Chapman chips away with some ground and pound.
Chapman chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chapman throwing strikes from guard but Ryder blocks nicely.
Chapman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chapman controls from within his opponent's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chapman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chapman somewhat.

Chapman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ryder!
Chapman cracks Ryder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman landing shots from mount.
Ryder is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Chapman punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Ryder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ryder is squirming around, avoiding Chapman's attempts to control the action.
Chapman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Chapman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Ryder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Chapman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chapman breaks from Ryder's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Chapman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ryder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ryder shrugs it off.

Chapman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ryder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ryder shrugs it off.
Chapman wants to control the pace but Ryder is squirming around nicely.
Chapman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryder looks a forlorn figure.
Chapman lands a big shot there that rocks Ryder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Chapman 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.

Ryder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chapman.
Ryder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryder misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ryder. No joy for Chapman on that attempt.
Ryder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chapman scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee warns Ryder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Chapman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The referee warns Ryder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Chapman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ryder can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryder is in a horrible position here. Chapman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ryder hang on?
Ryder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chapman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ryder taking shots to the head.
Ryder wants to get back to his feet.
Ryder is in a horrible position here. Chapman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Chapman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ryder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ryder shrugs it off.
Chapman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chapman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chapman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryder is looking to escape.

Chapman working for a submission but Ryder is keeping him at bay.

That's two 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.
Chapman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chapman looking to finish Ryder with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryder!
You get the feeling that Ryder really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Chapman landing strikes, looking to finish!

Chapman looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryder defends it well.
Ryder squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chapman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryder looks a forlorn figure.
Chapman lands a big shot there that rocks Ryder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chapman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chapman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Chapman is working for a guillotine from mount but Ryder frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman with good strikes from the mount here!
Ryder'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.
Chapman controlling from the full mount.
Chapman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ryder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ryder wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chapman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryder is looking to escape.

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.

Chapman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ryder has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chapman wants to control the pace but Ryder is squirming around nicely.
Ryder wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chapman unloading with bombs!

Chapman looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryder defends it well.
Ryder'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman looking to control but Ryder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Chapman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chapman fails to land the takedown.
Chapman fails to land the takedown.
Ryder misses the shot to the body.
Ryder misses the shot to the body.
Chapman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryder pinned against the cage. Ryder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryder thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chapman dives in and grabs Ryder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryder pushes down on Chapman's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Ryder. No joy for Chapman on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman avoids the body shot from Ryder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder stuffs the takedown attempt from Chapman. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet.

Chapman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chapman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chapman connects with a nice short shot to Ryder's temple.
Chapman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryder is looking to escape.
Chapman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chapman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ryder looks like he's trying to stand up.

Chapman is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryder sprawls well. Ryder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chapman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryder.
Chapman shoots for a takedown but Ryder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chapman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryder defends it nicely.

Chapman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryder's half guard.

Ryder has one foot on Chapman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown but Ryder shows good takedown defense.
Chapman shoots in but Ryder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryder leaves Chapman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chapman rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryder just misses with a punch to the body.

Chapman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryder's half guard.
Chapman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chapman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chapman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chapman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chapman is keen to just control but Ryder is a slippery customer.
Chapman uses his free foot to push down on Ryder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryder.
Chapman unloading with bombs!
Ryder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Chapman is working for a guillotine from mount but Ryder frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryder really wants to buck Chapman off and get back to his feet.
Chapman trying to control but Ryder is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chapman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chapman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chapman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chapman is landing with some decent strikes but Ryder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chapman looking to control but Ryder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chapman lands with some strikes.
Chapman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rob Ryder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryder tries to buck Chapman off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Chapman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Chapman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bamela Banderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Banderson
vs
Dos Santos

202 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bamela Banderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tre Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Dos Santos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Banderson looks for the body kick but Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Banderson throws a leg kick which misses Dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Santos tries to avoid it.
Banderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Santos. That did some damage!
Dos Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Banderson lands but Dos Santos takes it in his stride.

That has opened up Tre Dos Santos's cut even more.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Banderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Banderson.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos blocks the body kick.
Dos Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Banderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banderson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banderson feints and then cracks Dos Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Santos down.
Banderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dos Santos checks it well.
Banderson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banderson tried to score with a low kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Banderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Banderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos's calf.
Good leg kick by Banderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dos Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Banderson, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes Banderson against the cage but Banderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bamela Banderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Banderson circles away.
Banderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banderson tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banderson to the ground. Banderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bamela Banderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banderson tried to score with a low kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Banderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Banderson keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Banderson. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Banderson throws a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banderson, right into the meat.
Bamela Banderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banderson moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Banderson.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Banderson throws a body kick the misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Banderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banderson misses with a low kick as Dos Santos jumps back.
A head kick by Banderson misses
and Dos Santos counters with a head kick.
Banderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos tries to land a front kick but Banderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dos Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banderson cracks the inside of Dos Santos's front leg.
Banderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banderson but Banderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banderson.
Banderson throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Banderson pushes him off.
Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dos Santos is out of range and Banderson settles back down.
Banderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banderson defends it nicely.
Banderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dos Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Banderson.
Banderson lands a head kick. Dos Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Banderson misses with a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banderson thinking.
Dos Santos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banderson sprawls well. Banderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Banderson misses with a low kick.
Banderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dos Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Banderson.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banderson pinned against the cage. Banderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dos Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos misses with a leg kick.
Banderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Santos. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bamela Banderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Dos Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Banderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banderson misses with a leg kick
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dos Santos.
Banderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Banderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dos Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Banderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dos Santos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Banderson to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banderson throws a leg kick but Dos Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Bamela Banderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Banderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banderson throws a leg kick but Dos Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Banderson circles away.
Dos Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Banderson as Dos Santos shoots in.
Banderson stuffs the takedown.
Bamela Banderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banderson.
Banderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dos Santos if he has to take too many more of those.
Dos Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dos Santos 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 Banderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Banderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dos Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Banderson.
Banderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banderson tried to score with a low kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Banderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dos Santos checks it well.
Banderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dos Santos is out of range and Banderson settles back down.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banderson. Banderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Banderson misses with a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a series of strikes. Banderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banderson throws a leg kick but Dos Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banderson as he jumps to the side.
Banderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Santos shoots in but Banderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banderson throws a push kick but Dos Santos slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Banderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Banderson sprawls well.
Banderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Santos.
Banderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Banderson.
Banderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dos Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Banderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banderson throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banderson 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 Dos Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dos Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banderson pinned against the cage. Banderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dos Santos keeps Banderson at a distance using the push kick.
Banderson leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bamela Banderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tre Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Banderson throws and low kick but Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Banderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos's calf.
Banderson throws a body kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Banderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Bamela Banderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Dos Santos.
Nice takedown defense from Banderson. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Banderson throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Santos avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Banderson scores with a head kick.
Banderson throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Banderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banderson is defended easily by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banderson is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Banderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Banderson is looking to chop away at Dos Santos's legs.
Dos Santos checks the leg kick.
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Banderson.
Banderson throws a leg kick
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Banderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banderson - that will leave a mark!
Banderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos's calf.
Dos Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Banderson pushes him off.
Tre Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banderson thumps Dos Santos with a low kick.
Banderson lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Banderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Banderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Dos Santos throws a series of strikes that have Banderson backpedaling.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banderson.
Banderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Banderson. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Banderson misses with a low kick.
Banderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Banderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dos Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Banderson shows good takedown defense.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Banderson sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banderson motions for Dos Santos to come forward. Banderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Dos Santos in the body.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some bone on bone action there as Dos Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick by Banderson misses
and Banderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tre Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banderson scores with a leg kick.
Banderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bamela Banderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuke Dukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Rorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuke Dukem has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dukem
vs
Rorn

225 cm
19
305 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuke Dukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bull Rorn!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dukem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rorn is looking to stand up but Dukem won't let him.
Dukem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rorn preventing the sweep.
Dukem wants to stand up but Rorn is controlling him.
Dukem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rorn!
Rorn 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.

Dukem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dukem postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rorn looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Rorn really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Dukem moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rorn has worked his arm free - good work by Rorn!

Dukem thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Rorn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukem connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rorn some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rorn is trying to control Dukem's posture but Dukem avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Rorn is looking for a sweep.

Dukem stands up.
Rorn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dukem's waist but Dukem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rorn off to one side.
Rorn looks gassed!

Rorn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rorn looking to control.
Rorn can't keep his opponent in guard - Dukem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dukem trying to control the pace.

Dukem stands up from half guard.
Dukem throws a head kick but Rorn moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dukem.

Dukem moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dukem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rorn just stands there and leans against the cage.

Dukem lands a takedown into guard.
Dukem is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuke Dukem dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No joy there for Dukem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dukem tries for a takedown but Rorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dukem shoots in looking for a takedown. Rorn tries to sprawl out of it but Dukem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rorn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rorn.
Rorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dukem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rorn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dukem!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuke Dukem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rorn misses with a head shot.
Rorn is breathing heavily.
Dukem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukem gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukem has his hands clasped together around Rorn's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukem manages to get to full guard.
Dukem pulls Rorn in close to his closed guard and prevents Rorn from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two 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.
Dukem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dukem throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dukem is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Nuke Dukem just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Dukem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rorn!
Dukem controlling his opponent.
Rorn has given up his back. Will we see Dukem going for some submissions?
Dukem has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Rorn.
Dukem is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rorn is covering up but some of the strikes from Dukem are getting through and doing damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukem connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rorn to escape the position.

It looks like Bull Rorn has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dukem is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rorn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dukem trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rorn doesn't escape.
Dukem loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rorn hold on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukem has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuke Dukem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bull Rorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dukem with a poor takedown

and Rorn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukem is retaining full guard.
Nuke Dukem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rorn tries to stand but Dukem is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dukem is on top in guard.
Dukem with a nice head shot there.
Dukem 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.
Rorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dukem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dukem throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dukem is looking to clinch but Rorn is avoiding it.
Rorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dukem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dukem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rorn as he avoids it easily.
Nuke Dukem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dukem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rorn as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuke Dukem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukem shoots in for a takedown but Rorn shows good takedown defense.
Dukem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck for Dukem with that takedown attempt.
Dukem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dukem clinches with his opponent.

Dukem breaks from the clinch.
Dukem tries to close the distance and clinch but Rorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dukem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rorn is trying to defend but Dukem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dukem with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dukem is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dukem passes to side control.
Dukem controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dukem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dukem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukem is looking to clinch.

Dukem scores a takedown into full mount!
Rorn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dukem looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Rorn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dukem controlling his opponent.
Rorn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bull Rorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuke Dukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukem looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuke Dukem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dukem 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 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuke Dukem!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Bettin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BaBy BiGeLoW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BaBy BiGeLoW acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bettin
vs
BiGeLoW

170 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aiden Bettin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BaBy BiGeLoW!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BiGeLoW avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
BiGeLoW looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
BiGeLoW shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bettin defends it nicely.
Bettin tries to clinch there but BiGeLoW circles away.
Bettin has his takedown stuffed

and BiGeLoW counters with a takedown into side control.
Bettin wants to control but BiGeLoW postures up.
Bettin sneaks back into half guard.
Bettin trying to control from the bottom.
BiGeLoW content to control rather than advance.
Bettin is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bettin gets back to full guard.
Bettin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BiGeLoW manages to get himself to full guard.
Bettin wanted to stand there but BiGeLoW had control of the position.
BiGeLoW working a defensive guard but Bettin passes into half guard.
BiGeLoW tries to roll over but Bettin keeps him under control.
Bettin wants to control but BiGeLoW is keeping him busy.

That's two 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.
Bettin 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.
Bettin trying to control from half guard but BiGeLoW is working away.
Bettin lands strikes from half guard.
Bettin trying to control the action but BiGeLoW is working from the bottom.
Bettin tries to stand and escape but BiGeLoW is controlling the position.
BiGeLoW tries to get to full guard but Bettin has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bettin passes to full mount!
BiGeLoW is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bettin trying to control but BiGeLoW is having none of it.
Bettin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bettin lands a big shot there that rocks BiGeLoW but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BiGeLoW is squirming around, avoiding Bettin's attempts to control the action.
Bettin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BiGeLoW is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bettin looking to control but BiGeLoW is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bettin controlling his opponent.
Bettin dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bettin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! BiGeLoW has his hands clasped together but Bettin breaks the hold and BiGeLoW is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bettin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aiden Bettin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

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