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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Whitfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrel Petersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whitfield
vs
Petersen

184 cm
32
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Whitfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darrel Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitfield misses with the combination.
Whitfield throws the kick towards the body but Petersen avoids it.
Whitfield lands a head shot.

It looks like Darrel Petersen has been cut.
Whitfield misses with a body kick.
Petersen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitfield moves away.
Whitfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersen's head.
Whitfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petersen.
Whitfield cracks Petersen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Petersen there.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitfield misses with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Whitfield does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
A little feinted left hand from Whitfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whitfield looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen misses with a hook to the body
and Whitfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Whitfield misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Petersen.
Whitfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Whitfield connects with a body shot.
Whitfield looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Petersen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whitfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Whitfield misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Whitfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whitfield swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitfield cracks Petersen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitfield.
Whitfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen shoots in and drives through. Whitfield sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Whitfield - just one landing.
Petersen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whitfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Petersen misses.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Whitfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whitfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petersen connects with a jab.
Petersen jabs at Whitfield's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitfield lands the left hand.
Whitfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitfield feints and then cracks Petersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petersen down.
Petersen digs a good hook to Whitfield's body.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whitfield, right into the meat.
Whitfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petersen or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitfield, which made it look bad.
Whitfield ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitfield. That's going to slow Petersen down.
Whitfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitfield throws a right hand that Petersen ducks under and follows up with a left that Petersen also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen's corner calls for a 1-2. Petersen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kevin Whitfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Whitfield lands a big head kick that sends Petersen tumbling to the mat! Whitfield takes a step backwards and waves Petersen back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Petersen is rocked!
Petersen leaves his chin hanging out and Whitfield seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Petersen crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Whitfield!
Post fight, Kevin Whitfield took to the microphone: 'I've been in the gym for a long time and I've had the opportunity to train with and learn from the best fighters in the world - including Dustin Douglas. It's now my time - it's time for me to start my climb to the top of the ladder.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

Marquez
vs
Erwin

205 cm
25
256 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
26
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Torsten Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez shoots in but Erwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erwin.
Marquez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Erwin.
Marquez takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Gabriel Marquez has been cut.
Erwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Erwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Marquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marquez is looking for a counter combo.
Erwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.
Gabriel Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torsten Erwin.
Erwin shoots in and drives through. Marquez sprawls well.
Erwin fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erwin goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.
Marquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Erwin manages to circle out of the way.
Erwin tries to clinch up but Marquez circles away and keeps his distance.
As Erwin looks to move away, Marquez throws a big counter combo but Erwin just gets out of the way.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erwin as he jumps to the side.
Erwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Erwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marquez circles away.
Marquez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Erwin fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erwin.
Torsten Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erwin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Erwin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Erwin moves in looking to clinch but Marquez pushes him off.
Marquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erwin circles away.

Erwin moves into the clinch.

Marquez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Erwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquez is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez tries to strike from the bottom.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.
Erwin prevents Marquez from getting back to his feet.
Erwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquez is retaining full guard.
Marquez wants to stand and escape but Erwin is having none of it.
Marquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but Marquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erwin shoots in but Marquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four 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.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Erwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erwin misses the shot to the body.

Erwin forces Marquez back against the cage and clinches.
Marquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Erwin won't allow it.

Erwin breaks from the clinch.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marquez.
Erwin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Erwin on that attempt.
Erwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquez attempts a counter takedown but Erwin avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Marquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Marquez'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.

Erwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Marquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marquez is trying to control. Erwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marquez lands strikes from half guard.
Marquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Erwin defends it well.
Erwin trying to get back to full guard but Marquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez wants to control the pace but Erwin is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erwin is looking to get to half guard.
Erwin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marquez raining down shots from the mount!
Marquez 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.
Erwin'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.
Marquez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Marquez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Erwin?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez dominating with strikes here.
Marquez lands a couple of good shots and Erwin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Marquez working for a choke but Erwin is defending well.
Erwin tries to escape but Marquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marquez misses with a punch to the head.
Erwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erwin is trying to break free.
Marquez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Marquez cracks Erwin with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Erwin from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erwin showing good submission defense here.
Marquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marquez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Erwin up.
Marquez controlling well, preventing Erwin from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Marquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Marquez is not going to allow Erwin to sit and survive in this position.
Marquez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Erwin up.
Marquez is hanging on to Erwin's back as he tries to escape.
Marquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erwin can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is punishing Erwin with some ground and pound.
Erwin tries to break free.
Erwin wants to get back to his feet.
Erwin tries to escape but Marquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Erwin trying to get back to his feet but Marquez is in full control for now.
Erwin trying to control the hands but Marquez won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erwin wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Marquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Marquez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

No joy there for Erwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erwin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Erwin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marquez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erwin stuffs the takedown.
Erwin is looking for the big counter here.
Marquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Erwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Erwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Erwin clinches up with Marquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin is trying to pull guard but Marquez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marquez blocks an elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Marquez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Erwin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marquez smiles and moves away.
Erwin fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.

Erwin has closed the distance and engaged Marquez in a clinch.

Erwin manages to break the clinch.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Erwin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Erwin continues to drive forward.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Erwin but Erwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Erwin. No joy for Marquez on that attempt.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but Marquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gabriel Marquez is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin lands with a slapping head kick.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erwin.
Erwin darts in looking for a takedown but Marquez gets double underhooks and turns Erwin into the cage.
Erwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Marquez circles away.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marquez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Erwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Erwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Erwin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marquez.
Erwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marquez's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Erwin clinches with his opponent.

Erwin manages to break the clinch.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erwin fails with an attempt to clinch.

Erwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Erwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Erwin lands a high kick!
Erwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marquez swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Erwin misses.

Erwin moves into range and clinches up with Marquez.
Marquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Erwin is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Erwin to work.

Erwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erwin is defended easily by Marquez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torsten Erwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marquez 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Marquez!

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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 Kassius Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eshael Loheis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Halo
vs
Loheis

187 cm
31
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
207 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kassius Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eshael Loheis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loheis doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loheis is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Halo 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.
Halo lands a couple of digs.
Halo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halo connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loheis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halo is controlling him.
Halo pushing down on Loheis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halo winds up and cracks Loheis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loheis is looking to escape.
Halo is taking a breather. Loheis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo working over Loheis with some ground and pound. Loheis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halo working the head and body with strikes.

It looks like Eshael Loheis has been cut.
Halo winds up and cracks Loheis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Loheis looks winded!
Halo controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Loheis is out! Halo gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bathory might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brain Scan. Aleksander Lavronenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bathory
vs
Lavronenko

186 cm
32
203 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

194 cm
31
223 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bathory.
Lavronenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lavronenko works Bathory's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Bathory does it's job there.
Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lavronenko at a distance.
Lavronenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bathory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lavronenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Bathory clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bathory throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bathory.
Bathory gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Aleksander Lavronenko has been cut.
Lavronenko working hard to break the clinch.
Bathory gets through Lavronenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bathory throws a head punch that misses.
Lavronenko working aggressively here.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Bathory lands with a short shot to the head.
Lavronenko tries to break free but Bathory pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lavronenko fails to land.
Lavronenko takes a shot to the head.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lavronenko trying to stall but Bathory improves his position.
Bathory scores with a shot to the side of Lavronenko's head.
Bathory misses with an elbow strike.
Lavronenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bathory throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bathory lands an elbow that stopped Lavronenko in his tracks for a moment.
Lavronenko tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lavronenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bathory blocking some punches.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bathory lands a good knee to the midsection. Lavronenko won't want to take too many of those.
Bathory comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory.
Lavronenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lavronenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bathory seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lavronenko can turn it around.
Lavronenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lavronenko.
Bathory lands an elbow inside.

Lavronenko is rocked!
Bathory creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lavronenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Bathory finish him?
Knees to the body from Bathory.
Lavronenko is trying to force a seperation but Bathory has the dominant position.
Lavronenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Bathory misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lavronenko.
Lavronenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bathory using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lavronenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Lavronenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Lavronenko misses with some punches.
Bathory lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Aleksander Lavronenko's cut even more.
Bathory lands a body punch.
Lavronenko looks winded!
Bathory lands an elbow that stopped Lavronenko in his tracks for a moment.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Lavronenko.
Bathory gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The cut above Aleksander Lavronenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bathory misses with an elbow strike.
Bathory throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Bathory drops Lavronenko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lavronenko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Bathory prevents a body shot from Lavronenko.
Bathory throws an elbow that misses.
Bathory lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lavronenko to his knees! Bathory keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alzate
vs
Eikmeyer

193 cm
32
258 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

190 cm
33
272 lbs
21 - 35 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alzate drives through with a takedown into guard.

Eikmeyer looking for subs off his back but Alzate has passed one foot through into half guard.

Alzate is looking for a kimura here.

Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Alzate's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alzate slips a nice elbow through Eikmeyer's hands, connecting with Eikmeyer's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eikmeyer has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Alzate. Oh but Eikmeyer has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Alzate goes limp - he's gone! Eikmeyer jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Eikmeyer!
A less than humble Mario Eikmeyer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Niko Alzate was interviewed post fight and said 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka comes into the arena with Festivo blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Tisoaka
vs
Rogers

169 cm
31
184 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

183 cm
39
177 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Rogers.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.
Tisoaka misses with a kick to the body

and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogers prevents Tisoaka from getting back to his feet.

Tisoaka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tisoaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tisoaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Tisoaka has hold of one of Rogers's legs. Rogers is fighting the takedown attempt but Tisoaka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers 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.
Tisoaka stays in close to Rogers's body and controls the position.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tisoaka is controlling him.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Tisoaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tisoaka won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Tisoaka lands a head kick. Rogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Tisoaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tisoaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tisoaka is defended easily by Rogers.
Tisoaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rogers catches Tisoaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tisoaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Tisoaka counters with a takedown into side control.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet here but Tisoaka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rogers's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tisoaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Rogers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet but Tisoaka has full control of the position and if anything, Rogers has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tisoaka controls the position.
Rogers is in bad spot here.

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.
Rogers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rogers trying to get back to his feet but Tisoaka is in full control for now.
Rogers is really stuck here.
Rogers is trying to stand back up.
Rogers is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers lands with a good body shot.

Tisoaka moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tisoaka prevents it.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Tisoaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katuro Tisoaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers leaves Tisoaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Tisoaka saw that one coming.
Tisoaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tisoaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Tisoaka as Rogers shoots in.
Katuro Tisoaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Tisoaka pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Tisoaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka looking for a takedown.
Tisoaka is working for takedown but Rogers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tisoaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Tisoaka looking for a takedown.
Rogers has Tisoaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tisoaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tisoaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rogers scores with the left hand. Tisoaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tisoaka at a distance.
Tisoaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tisoaka tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka with a nice cross.
A low kick from Tisoaka is predictable there
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tisoaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Tisoaka slips a straight right by Rogers.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tisoaka tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Tisoaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Tisoaka is out of range.
A punch combination from Tisoaka misses.
Rogers feints the counter takedown.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Rogers scores with a nice head shot.
Rogers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tisoaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Tisoaka takes a jab right on the kisser.

Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tisoaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tisoaka wants a takedown.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Tisoaka manages to get underhooks.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Tisoaka manages to get underhooks.

Tisoaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers jabs Tisoaka right on the nose. Tisoaka blinks but takes it well.
Tisoaka looks to land a combination. Rogers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tisoaka misses with a looping left.
Tisoaka takes one to the chin there.
Tisoaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Tisoaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tisoaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Tisoaka persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers takes a swing at Tisoaka's ribcage but misses.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Tisoaka is rocked!
Rogers lands with a hook. Tisoaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Tisoaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers works Tisoaka's body with a nice hook.
Rogers lands a nice hook to Tisoaka's body. Tisoaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers cracks Tisoaka on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tisoaka falls backwards against the cage. Rogers follows up with more strikes that drop Tisoaka to his knees. Rogers keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tisoaka! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Rogers!
A victorious Sam Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akeel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Byhenikov's choice of entrance music: Harbinger. On his way into the cage it seems that Akeel Lynch has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akeel Lynch seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lynch
vs
Byhenikov

185 cm
32
203 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

184 cm
26
193 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akeel Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byhenikov slips a straight right by Lynch.
Byhenikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Byhenikov misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Byhenikov finds it's way through Lynch's defenses.
Byhenikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byhenikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Byhenikov counters with a straight right hand.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Byhenikov misses.
Byhenikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lynch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byhenikov on the side of the head.
Byhenikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
Byhenikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Lynch with a poor takedown
and Byhenikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byhenikov moves away.
Lynch throws a poor cross that misses
and Byhenikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Byhenikov works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Byhenikov is just out of range.
Lynch misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byhenikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Lynch misses.
Byhenikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byhenikov walks into a left hand.
Byhenikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byhenikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byhenikov scores with a leg kick.
Lynch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lynch scores with a nice right hand.
Byhenikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byhenikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch lands an overhand right.
Byhenikov staying out of range there.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Byhenikov moves away and avoids it.
Byhenikov scores with a leg kick.
Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Byhenikov ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Byhenikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byhenikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lynch will feel that in the morning.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Byhenikov's head but Byhenikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byhenikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Byhenikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akeel Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byhenikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Byhenikov tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynch misses with a hook. Byhenikov ducked under it nicely.
Lynch shoots in and drives through. Byhenikov sprawls well.
Byhenikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeel Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch walks into a straight right hand from Byhenikov.
Lynch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byhenikov.
A little feinted left hand from Lynch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Byhenikov throws a front kick aimed at Lynch's knee but Lynch avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynch misses the target.
Byhenikov connects with a crisp jab.
Byhenikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byhenikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.

Byhenikov is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him?
Byhenikov moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch moves out of range of the strikes.
Byhenikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Byhenikov tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Byhenikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byhenikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Lynch fails with the takedown
and Byhenikov counters with a head kick. That will keep Lynch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lynch misses with a hook. Byhenikov ducked under it nicely.
Lynch ducks right into an uppercut from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov misses with a few strikes there.
Byhenikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byhenikov wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Lynch misses its intended target.
Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Byhenikov slips the punch.
Igor Byhenikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byhenikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byhenikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lynch is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynch tries to clinch but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to land a front kick but Lynch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byhenikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Byhenikov ducks right into an uppercut from Lynch.
Byhenikov avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Lynch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byhenikov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lynch misses with an uppercut
and Byhenikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
Byhenikov lands a jab to the nose.
Byhenikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Byhenikov moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Byhenikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byhenikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byhenikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byhenikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byhenikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Byhenikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lynch slips a jab from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov lands a right hook to the body.
Lynch tries to clinch but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov swings for the body but Lynch moves out of range.
Byhenikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byhenikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byhenikov clobbers Lynch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Byhenikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Lynch is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
Byhenikov scores with a jab. Lynch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byhenikov throws a monster overhand right that drops Lynch! Byhenikov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Byhenikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Byhenikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Akeel Lynch spoke after the fight, saying 'he sucked my cock to win this fight'.