APFC: Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Downstait - I Came to Play as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Evans
vs
Diaz

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Evans looks to land a strike but Diaz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Evans throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans 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.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Evans trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans postures up.
Diaz looks gassed!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Evans cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Evans landing strikes.
Evans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Evans tries to advance to mount but can't.
Evans works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Evans looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Evans smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rashad Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Evans seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Evans cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Evans cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Evans scores with punches from side control.
Diaz prevents Evans from improving position.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Evans working Diaz over with strikes.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
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. Evans connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz won't allow Evans to pass to mount.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evans lands a nice short elbow.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Evans winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
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. Evans connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evans pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Evans winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz has hold of Evans's hands but Evans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Evans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Evans 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.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Evans lands a couple of digs.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Evans stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Evans distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Diaz!
Diaz stops Evans from standing up.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.

Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.

Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Rick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Rashad Evans!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Rashad Evans!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Rashad Evans!

Rashad Evans wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lesnar
vs
Jones

185 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Jones.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Jones against the ropes but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.

Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lesnar postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Lesnar won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Jones is trying to keep Lesnar in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Lesnar is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is defending well.
Jones is nestled in close to Lesnar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones stops Lesnar from standing up.

Lesnar pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lesnar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Lesnar is trying to buck Jones off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lesnar dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Lesnar is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lesnar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

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

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Lesnar kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones stops Lesnar from standing up.
Jones is in close to Lesnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Lesnar dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones working over Lesnar with some ground and pound. Lesnar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Lesnar defends.
Lesnar is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lesnar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lesnar lands a nice forearm strike.
Lesnar throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Lesnar in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Lesnar lands a nice forearm strike.
Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lesnar throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.

Lesnar throws Jones to one side and escapes!
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnar's head.
Jones throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
Jones throws a strike but Lesnar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lesnar wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Lesnar kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.

Jones is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lesnar shoots and misses

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Lesnar fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Lesnar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stops Lesnar from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lesnar's half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnar's head.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lesnar to regain full guard.

Lesnar has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lesnar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnar's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is working Lesnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Lesnar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Lesnar!
Lesnar postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Lesnar's hands, connecting with Lesnar's forehead.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jon Jones!

Jon Jones wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jones Bocadillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diederick Christiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocadillo's entrance music is "Replacement Killer" by Elephant Man. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bocadillo
vs
Christiaan

170 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Bocadillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diederick Christiaan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocadillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christiaan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Christiaan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christiaan lands in his opponent's guard.
Christiaan lands a couple of digs.
Christiaan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bocadillo looking to control.
Christiaan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christiaan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bocadillo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christiaan's guard.
Christiaan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Christiaan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bocadillo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiaan pulls Bocadillo in to control the position.
Bocadillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bocadillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bocadillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bocadillo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bocadillo is working Christiaan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christiaan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bocadillo throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocadillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bocadillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bocadillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christiaan wants to stand and escape but Bocadillo is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Christiaan shoots in for a takedown but Bocadillo shows good takedown defense.
Christiaan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones Bocadillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bocadillo thuds his right hand into Christiaan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bocadillo lands a two punch combo.
Bocadillo lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Bocadillo.
Bocadillo throws a series of punches but Christiaan avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Bocadillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiaan doesn't seem phased though.
Christiaan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bocadillo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiaan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bocadillo!
No luck for Christiaan with that takedown attempt.
Christiaan looks gassed!
Bocadillo sizes up Christiaan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bocadillo lands a jab-cross combination.
Bocadillo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Christiaan is rocked!
Christiaan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christiaan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bocadillo finish him?
Bocadillo with a nice cross.
Bocadillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christiaan walks into a left hand.
Bocadillo rushes Christiaan with punches - Christiaan moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Christiaan goes down! Bocadillo follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Bocadillo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Travis Cole was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hughes
vs
Cole

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
187 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Cole!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Cole closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hughes did well to prevent Cole getting side control.
Cole is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Hughes is trying to stand.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cole tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hughes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cole is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cole counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes pushes Cole off looking to stand but Cole dives back in and keeps control.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
Cole is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cole looks gassed!
Hughes won't allow Cole to pass to mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Cole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Cole counters with an outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hughes.
Cole pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hughes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
Hughes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hughes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hughes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hughes in side control, throwing shots but Cole defends.
Hughes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cole sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hughes misses with a takedown

and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Hughes.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hughes pulls guard effortlessly.
Cole prevents Hughes from getting back to his feet.
Hughes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughes tries to get out of the position.
Cole postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Hughes pushes Cole off and gets back to his feet.
Cole leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cole. That did some damage!
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Hughes feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cole as he avoids it easily.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cole tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cole to the ground. Cole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cole sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hughes prevents Cole from standing back up.
Hughes throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
Cole is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole stuffs the takedown.
Hughes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cole but Cole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cole stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Cole or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes which made him look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hughes. That's going to slow Cole down.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cole sprawls well. Cole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Cole.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cole.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cole as he avoids it easily.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hughes.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole.
Matt Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughes can pounce on him.
Cole slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Cole won't allow it.
Hughes stalls.
Hughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes lands a good knee to the midsection. Cole won't want to take too many of those.

Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cole as he avoids it easily.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Cole, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Cole against the ropes but Cole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Cole has his takedown stuffed

and Hughes counters with a single leg into guard. Cole didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hughes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cole moves into the clinch.
Hughes is trying to drag Cole to the mat but Cole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hughes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cole gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Hughes delivers a nice body kick.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
Cole throws a one two combo.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
Cole moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hughes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hughes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cole gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Hughes stops Cole from standing up.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Cole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cole sprawls well. Cole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hughes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Hughes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hughes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cole is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hughes lands a big shot there that rocks Cole but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cole'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.
Cole is looking to get to half guard.
Hughes avoids the attempt from Cole to control.
Hughes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hughes throwing strikes here but Cole is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hughes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cole wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cole tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
Hughes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cole wants to try and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hughes 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 for Travis Cole!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Party In The U.S.A. blaring out of the sound system. Gracie has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Donald Mashburn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Mashburn

170 cm
25
162 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

166 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donald Mashburn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mashburn shoots in and bounces Gracie off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mashburn advances to half guard.
Mashburn content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Mashburn prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Mashburn stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mashburn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mashburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Mashburn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Despite being in the dominant position, Donald Mashburn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mashburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.

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.

Mashburn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mashburn slows the pace down.
Mashburn wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to bench press Mashburn off him but Mashburn keeps the position.
Mashburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Mashburn is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Mashburn dominates the positioning.
Mashburn wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.

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

Mashburn gets a takedown into half guard.
Mashburn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mashburn controlling the action here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Donald Mashburn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mashburn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Mashburn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mashburn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mashburn is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Well, if Mashburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Despite being in the dominant position, Donald Mashburn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mashburn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mashburn controlling the action here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Mashburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Mashburn control the position.
Mashburn is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Mashburn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Mashburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mashburn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully.
Mashburn 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.
Mashburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Despite being in the dominant position, Donald Mashburn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mashburn fails with the takedown.

Mashburn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to hold on but Mashburn pushes him away.
Mashburn controlling from mount.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Mashburn has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Mashburn struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie tries to escape but Mashburn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two 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.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mashburn is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mashburn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Good control from Mashburn.

Despite being in the dominant position, Donald Mashburn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mashburn is keeping the position for now.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mashburn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mashburn has escaped and now he's on top!
Mashburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mashburn preventing the sweep.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully.

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

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

Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Donald Mashburn!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Donald Mashburn!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Donald Mashburn!

Donald Mashburn wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Dragunov (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. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Thompson
vs
Dragunov

188 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov swinging wildly here.
Dragunov looks gassed!
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragunov should have avoided that one.
Thompson throws a right hand that Dragunov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragunov also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragunov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Dragunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Dragunov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Dragunov avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson cracks Dragunov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Thompson.
Thompson cracks Dragunov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thompson throws a right hand that Dragunov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragunov also avoids with ease.
Thompson tries to bum rush Dragunov with a series of wild strikes but Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragunov misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Dragunov dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragunov's head backwards.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Dragunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragunov at a distance.
Thompson scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragunov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Dragunov backpedaling.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Dragunov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Dragunov misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Dragunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Aleksander Dragunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Dragunov avoids nicely.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Dragunov avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Dragunov takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dragunov misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Dragunov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Dragunov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dragunov backs up against the ropes.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dragunov dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dragunov misses with a double jab.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws a right hand that Dragunov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragunov also avoids with ease.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragunov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson stalks Dragunov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dragunov's face. Dragunov staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragunov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Dragunov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Dragunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Dragunov slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dragunov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Dragunov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Dragunov throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson misses with the combination.
Dragunov throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Dragunov backpedaling.
Thompson tries to bum rush Dragunov with a series of wild strikes but Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson tries to bum rush Dragunov with a series of wild strikes but Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
Thompson throws a right hand that Dragunov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragunov also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a body punch but Dragunov moves out of range.
Dragunov misses with a straight left.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Mickey Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragunov dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson clobbers Dragunov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragunov misses with a body shot
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dragunov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragunov should have avoided that one.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson throws a right hand that Dragunov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragunov also avoids with ease.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragunov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Dragunov moves out of range.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Thompson dominated that second round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thompson throws a series of punches but Dragunov avoids them all with ease.
Dragunov misses with a combination
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Dragunov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dragunov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dragunov's head.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Dragunov avoids them all with ease.
Dragunov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson lands with a hook. Dragunov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragunov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Dragunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragunov counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Dragunov misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donk. Thompson catches Dragunov right on the button with a cross.
Dragunov throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Dragunov backing up. Dragunov nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragunov manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragunov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dragunov dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Dragunov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Dragunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragunov tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Dragunov backpedaling.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson stuns Dragunov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dragunov throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragunov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Dragunov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragunov misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dragunov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragunov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragunov counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dragunov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

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.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dragunov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Dragunov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dragunov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dragunov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragunov's head.
Aleksander Dragunov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Dragunov avoids nicely.
Thompson stalks Dragunov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dragunov's face. Dragunov staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Mickey Thompson!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Mickey Thompson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Mickey Thompson!

Mickey Thompson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislaw Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pep Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Heart Vacnacy- the wanted as his entrance music. Stanislaw Dabrowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dabrowski
vs
Hernandez

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanislaw Dabrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pep Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabrowski shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dabrowski fails with the takedown.
Dabrowski shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislaw Dabrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Dabrowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Dabrowski getting side control.
Hernandez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dabrowski manages to mount him!
Dabrowski moves to the back.

Dabrowski is persistently looking for the submission but Hernandez is defending it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dabrowski trying to control momentarily.
Hernandez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Dabrowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dabrowski gets his way!
Hernandez is trying to stand back up.
Dabrowski is looking to control Hernandez but Hernandez is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Dabrowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dabrowski is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.

Dabrowski looking for the choke but no joy.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dabrowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hernandez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hernandez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez prevents Dabrowski from getting a body triangle.

Hernandez fending off the submission attempt from Dabrowski.

Dabrowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislaw Dabrowski 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.

Dabrowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Dabrowski avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez leaves Dabrowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dabrowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislaw Dabrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dabrowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabrowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dabrowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dabrowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Dabrowski is controlling him.
Dabrowski trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to stand and escape but Dabrowski is having none of it.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dabrowski controls the pace.
Dabrowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Dabrowski drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski wants to control for a moment but Hernandez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hernandez is not content to let Dabrowski control the position.
Dabrowski wants to free his trapped foot but Hernandez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.

Dabrowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dabrowski is trying to work for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dabrowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dabrowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Dabrowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Dabrowski won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dabrowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Dabrowski's legs - danger averted.
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dabrowski's guard.

Dabrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dabrowski is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dabrowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislaw Dabrowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hernandez tries to bum rush Dabrowski with a series of wild strikes but Dabrowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Dabrowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Dabrowski shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Dabrowski on that attempt.
Dabrowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dabrowski circles away quickly and effectively.

Dabrowski scores a takedown into full mount!

Dabrowski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dabrowski won't let Hernandez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dabrowski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Hernandez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hernandez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dabrowski has taken his back.
A lull in the action here.
Hernandez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

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.

Dabrowski is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hernandez has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dabrowski has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hernandez taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dabrowski doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stanislaw Dabrowski!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Abdullah
vs
Zing

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khalid Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Zing!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zing.
Zing dodges the punch combination from Abdullah.
Zing shoots for a takedown but Abdullah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abdullah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zing.
Khalid Abdullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zing.

Zing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abdullah did well to prevent Zing getting side control.
Zing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdullah's head.
Zing lands with a punch from half guard.
Zing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdullah's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zing lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zing throwing shots but Abdullah is blocking nicely.
Zing thows a huge punch but Abdullah dodges it nicely.
Zing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdullah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zing.
Zing passes to full mount!
Abdullah wants to get back to his feet.
Zing putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zing dominating with strikes here.
Abdullah is breathing heavily.
Zing unloading with bombs!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zing working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zing scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Abdullah?
Abdullah takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zing has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Abdullah's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zing working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zing raining down shots from the mount!
Zing in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zing in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zing scoring with strikes but Abdullah is staying in there.
Zing cracks Abdullah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Zing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zing with shots to the head and body - Abdullah looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zing scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Abdullah?
Zing postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Abdullah looks a forlorn figure.
Zing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zing working Abdullah over with strikes here.
Zing scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Abdullah?
Zing is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zing lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Abdullah is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zing lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Abdullah hang on?
Oh Abdullah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Zing! That's really hurt Abdullah and he's turned his back - Zing keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Zing jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zing!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandora comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Layla kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Lyoto Machida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Machida
vs
Pandora

188 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pandora!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandora shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pandora shoots in but no luck this time.
Pandora shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Pandora keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pandora.
Machida lands a head kick!
Machida looks to land a body kick but Pandora moved away.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pandora scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machida stops Pandora from passing to mount.

Pandora wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
Machida stops Pandora from passing to mount.
Pandora looks gassed!
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Machida!
Pandora landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pandora landing shots from mount.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida tries to hold on but Pandora postures up.
Pandora scoring with strikes but Machida is staying in there.
Pandora avoids the attempt from Machida to control.
Pandora lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pandora avoids the attempt from Machida to control.
Pandora lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandora unloading with bombs!
Pandora lands a heavy elbow.
Pandora is landing with some decent strikes but Machida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pandora scoring with strikes but Machida is staying in there.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pandora on the ground.
Machida tries to hold on but Pandora postures up.
Pandora lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Machida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Machida tries to lock up and control but Pandora gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Pandora wants to finish this one by submission but Machida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pandora.

Pandora is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Machida to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Machida shrugs it off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pandora lands with some strikes.
Machida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pandora landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pandora working the ground and pound effectively.
Machida is trying to escape the mount.
Pandora connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pandora landing punches.

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.
Machida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Pandora.
Poor strikes thrown by Pandora there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pandora throwing strikes here but Machida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Machida tries to lock up and control but Pandora gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machida taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pandora cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Machida tries to reverse the position but Pandora maintains control.
Machida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pandora looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Machida is working to get back to half guard.
Machida tries to hold on but Pandora pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pandora dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Machida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pandora checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pandora throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Pandora will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida digs a good body shot into Pandora's ribs.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandora closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Pandora pushes Machida against the ropes but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pandora.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pandora.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pandora throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Pandora shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from Machida lands but Pandora takes it in his stride.

Machida drives through and clinches with Pandora against the ropes.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida misses with a knee strike.

Pandora drags the fight down to the ground.
Pandora keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Pandora!