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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy RoboTessin (ranked 5822 p4p, 574 weight class) and Android Twelve (ranked 5684 p4p, 572 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

RoboTessin
vs
Twelve

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Level Up!

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy RoboTessin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Android Twelve!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Twelve is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in RoboTessin's half guard.
RoboTessin wants to improve his position but Twelve is controlling well.

Twelve is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and RoboTessin defends it well.
RoboTessin tries to roll over but Twelve keeps him under control.
RoboTessin gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RoboTessin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
RoboTessin keeping full guard, as Twelve tries to pass.
Twelve looking to sit in guard and control but RoboTessin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin is pushing down on Twelve's leg trying to pass to half guard. Twelve is fighting to maintain full guard but RoboTessin has managed to sneak the leg through.
RoboTessin working the head and body with strikes.
RoboTessin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

RoboTessin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Twelve defends it well.
RoboTessin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Twelve knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Twelve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but RoboTessin pulls his head out easily.
Twelve wants to improve his position but RoboTessin is controlling well.

Twelve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but RoboTessin pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Twelve is trying to maintain the position but RoboTessin is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RoboTessin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like Android Twelve has been cut.

RoboTessin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Twelve is looking for a sweep. RoboTessin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Twelve is pressing down on RoboTessin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
RoboTessin wants to pass the guard but Twelve is keeping the position.
Twelve working a defensive guard here.
RoboTessin stays in close to Twelve's body and controls the position.

RoboTessin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
RoboTessin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That has opened up Android Twelve's cut even more.
RoboTessin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
RoboTessin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Twelve keeping full guard, as RoboTessin tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
RoboTessin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
RoboTessin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Twelve's head.
RoboTessin wants to pass the guard but Twelve is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Twelve isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. RoboTessin stacks Twelve on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by RoboTessin!
Twelve gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy RoboTessin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Android Twelve's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Twelve looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Twelve trying to control the position from guard on top but RoboTessin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twelve stopping the sweep attempt from RoboTessin.

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

RoboTessin content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RoboTessin looking to pass the guard.
RoboTessin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Twelve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. RoboTessin is aware though and is defending well.

RoboTessin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Twelve dives on top into guard.

RoboTessin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Twelve drops back, looking for a kneebar! RoboTessin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. RoboTessin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from RoboTessin!

Twelve is looking for a sweep.
Twelve being controlled for a moment.

RoboTessin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Twelve is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

RoboTessin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Twelve is trying to escape and RoboTessin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Twelve is forced to tap! Nice work there by RoboTessin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy RoboTessin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theta Knox (ranked 5830 p4p, 528 weight class) and Noah Prince (ranked 6689 p4p, 565 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Shocking Lemon | Inner Light. Noah Prince has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Knox
vs
Prince

185 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Prince!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Prince.

Knox tries to sprawl but Prince drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knox is doing well to control the position and prevent Prince from advancing to side control.

Knox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Prince is looking for a kimura here.
Knox wants to control but Prince is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is looking to improve his position.

Prince is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Prince is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prince is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Prince seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Prince is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Prince drops back looking for a leg! Knox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knox manages to kick Prince off! Prince jumps back into Knox's guard.

Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Knox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Prince thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Knox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prince defends well.

Prince is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Prince passes Knox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prince is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knox has managed to free his arm - good work.

Prince is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.

Knox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knox gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Knox is trying to keep Prince in close.
Prince passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.

Prince is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prince to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Prince seems to be looking for submissions.

Prince is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Knox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prince pulls his head out easily.
Knox wants to control but Prince is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Knox looking for submissions off his back.

Prince is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knox sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Prince 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.

Prince drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Knox is looking for a triangle but Prince pushes his legs off easily.

Prince thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Prince drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prince jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Noah Prince has got the better of the ground game so far.

Prince drops back looking for a leg! Knox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knox manages to kick Prince off! Prince jumps back into Knox's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Knox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prince is aware though and is defending well.

Prince avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knox is looking for a triangle but Prince pushes his legs off easily.

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

Knox working for a triangle but Prince defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Prince thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Prince drops back looking for a leg! Knox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knox manages to kick Prince off! Prince jumps back into Knox's guard.

Knox working for a triangle but Prince defends it easily.

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.

Prince has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knox to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Prince is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knox pulls down on the head and he's put Prince to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Theta Knox!
Our winner, Theta Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 5899 p4p, 549 weight class) and Diego Santos (ranked 5997 p4p, 551 weight class). Richard Kuklinski had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kuklinski
vs
Santos

180 cm
25
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Top Nutrition 160Q\250$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Santos!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to clinch up but Kuklinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos tries to clinch up but Kuklinski circles away and keeps his distance.

Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuklinski to the mat! Kuklinski manages to get full guard.
Santos won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.

Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuklinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Kuklinski's guard.
Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuklinski's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuklinski is controlling him.
Kuklinski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuklinski stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuklinski controls the pace.
Kuklinski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Kuklinski pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos is trying to stand back up but Kuklinski is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Kuklinski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kuklinski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuklinski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuklinski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Santos is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kuklinski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Santos from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kuklinski! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Owings (ranked 5412 p4p, 550 weight class) and Salvador Hererra (ranked 7683 p4p, 647 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Owings
vs
Hererra

175 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Level Up!

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Owings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Hererra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hererra misses the target.

Hererra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Owings to the ground. Hererra is now in Owings's guard.
Hererra wants to control from the top but Owings keeps moving.

Owings wriggles free and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hererra.
Hererra misses with a takedown attempt
and Owings counters with a two punch combo.

Hererra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hererra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hererra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Owings is avoiding damage well.
Owings is not content to let Hererra control the position.
Hererra lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hererra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Owings has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hererra but great work by Owings.
Owings trying to control the action but Hererra is working from the bottom.
Hererra is looking for a sweep.
Hererra sneaks back into half guard.
Owings trying to mount his opponent but Hererra defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hererra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owings content to control rather than advance.

Owings seems to be working for a kimura but Hererra defends the submission attempt.
Owings is looking to advance position but Hererra won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hererra trying to control but Owings postures up.

Hererra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hererra won't allow Owings to pass to mount.
Hererra is pressing down on Owings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hererra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Owings is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hererra.
Hererra regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hererra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hererra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hererra working for submissions but it's allowed Owings to get to half guard.

Hererra looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hererra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hererra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Owings dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hererra rushes Owings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hererra slowing the pace effectively.
Owings tries a knee to the head but Hererra blocks it.
Owings stops a takedown attempt from Hererra.
Owings lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hererra jumps guard but Owings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Owings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hererra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Owings obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings being controlled against the cage.
Owings blocks an elbow strike.
Hererra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Hererra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hererra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owings to keep the fight standing.

Owings jumps guard.
Owings wants to sweep but no luck.
Owings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been informed that Hererra has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Owings wants to stand but Hererra is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hererra throws a strike but Owings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hererra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hererra swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hererra is looking for a triangle here but Owings uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Owings wants to control but Hererra is keeping him busy.
Hererra is looking to regain half guard here but Owings keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hererra keeps trying to improve his position.
Owings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owings wants to control but Hererra is keeping him busy.
Hererra is looking for a sweep.
Owings is staying tight to Hererra's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hererra tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Owings easily slips into full mount!

That's four 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.
Hererra tries to lock up and control but Owings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owings misses with a head shot.
Owings looking to control but Hererra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hererra wants to hold on but Owings pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hererra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Owings.
Hererra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Owings dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Owings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Hererra gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Owings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hererra moves into the clinch.
Owings holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Owings breaks from the clinch.
Owings shoots in looking for a takedown. Hererra tries to sprawl out of it but Owings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hererra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Owings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hererra avoids it really well and circles away.

Hererra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hererra landing strikes.
Hererra landing a few strikes.
Owings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hererra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Hererra is trying to work for a kimura but Owings is defending well.
Owings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hererra.
Owings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hererra can do to turn this around?
Hererra is taking a breather. Owings 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.
Hererra slips a nice elbow through Owings's hands, connecting with Owings's forehead.
Salvador Hererra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hererra lands a nice short elbow.
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. Hererra connects with a nice short shot to Owings's temple.
Owings trying to control from the bottom.
Hererra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hererra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Owings is trying to control but can't.
Owings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hererra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michael Owings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hererra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hererra looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hererra stays in close to Owings's body and controls the position.
Hererra trying to control the position from guard on top but Owings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hererra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Owings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hererra on the ground.
Owings has Hererra pulled in close to control his posture.
Owings keeping moving, preventing Hererra from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Owings is looking to clinch.

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.
Owings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hererra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hererra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hererra closes the distance but Owings moves to the side
and Owings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Owings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hererra misses with a takedown
and Owings counters with a three punch combo that has Hererra backing up. Hererra nods at Owings to acknowledge the strikes.
Hererra throws a body punch but Owings moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hererra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owings defends well and Hererra ends up having to push Owings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Hererra.
Owings lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Michael Owings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hererra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hererra takes a swing at Owings's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvador Hererra.
I think Owings 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Owings!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Bing (ranked 5483 p4p, 635 weight class) and Michael Malloy (ranked 5996 p4p, 655 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bing
vs
Malloy

183 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chandler Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Malloy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malloy counters with a nice uppercut.
Bing shoots and misses
and Malloy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bing is breathing heavily.
Bing tries to clinch but Malloy moves away
and Malloy counters with a two punch combo.

Malloy cracks Bing with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Malloy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bing to stand back up!

Bing is rocked!

It looks like Chandler Bing has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malloy thuds a left hand into Bing's body.
Oh Bing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Malloy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bing, pushing him back against the cage.
Bing seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee calls for Malloy to work.
Malloy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malloy controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Malloy.
Malloy controlling the action here for a moment.
Malloy lands a body punch.
Bing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malloy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malloy lands a shoulder strike.
Bing trying to stall but Malloy improves his position.

Malloy breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Malloy coming out on top.
Bing throws a combination that misses
and Malloy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malloy jabs Bing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malloy cracks Bing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malloy scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malloy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Malloy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bing sprawling to the canvas! Bing rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Malloy finish him?!
A shot to the liver by Malloy. Beautiful body shot.
Malloy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bing falls backwards - clearly groggy! Malloy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Malloy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huncho Jack (ranked 5124 p4p, 471 weight class) and Rado Boy (ranked 5476 p4p, 498 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jack
vs
Boy

188 cm
25
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Level Up!

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huncho Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rado Boy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boy.
No luck for Boy with that takedown attempt.
Boy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jack.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jack.
Jack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Boy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Boy sits in half guard.

Jack has one foot on Boy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Boy clinches.
Jack can't break the clinch.
Boy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Jack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Jack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack works Boy's body with a nice hook.
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huncho Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
Boy fails to land the takedown.
Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boy looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huncho Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Jack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boy tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.

Jack drops Boy with a beautiful combination! Boy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jack is looking for the KO!

Boy is rocked!
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack finish him?
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jack defends it nicely.
Boy seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boy misses with the combination.
Jack throws a big counter combination but Boy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack throws a one two combo.
Jack connects with a right hand. Boy shakes it off.
Jack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huncho Jack dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jack throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boy back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boy dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Jack throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
As Boy looks to move away, Jack throws a big counter combo but Boy just gets out of the way.
Boy fails with the takedown.
Boy is looking to clinch.
Jack is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Jack misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack scores with the left hand. Boy knows he should have avoided that one.
Boy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huncho Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
Boy misses with a double jab
and Jack counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jack jabs Boy right on the nose. Boy blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Boy throws a body kick that misses.
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huncho Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a three punch combo that has Boy backing up. Boy nods at Jack to acknowledge the strikes.
Jack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jack.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jack tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack cracks a nice hook into Boy's ribs.
Jack jabs Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Boy tries for a takedown but Jack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with a takedown
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jack.
Boy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boy tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
A low kick from Boy misses
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jack duly obliges.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huncho Jack dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy throws a lazy head kick
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Boy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jack sprawls well. Jack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boy drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Jack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boy is looking to clinch.

Boy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Jack is trying to break free.
Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jack prevents it.
Boy prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Jack has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is trying to pull guard but Jack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Huncho Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rado Boy.
Jack lands with a right to the head.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.
Boy tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Boy back against the cage.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boy taking a breather.
Jack tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy tries for a takedown but Jack manages to get underhooks.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jack is trying to push Boy away but Boy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Jack's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Boy pulls Jack into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is stalling in the full guard.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
Boy keeps trying to improve his position.
Jack throws a strike but Boy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Boy trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jack holds on and takes a little breather.
Jack wants to stand up but Boy is controlling him.
Boy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy controlling from the top position.
Rado Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huncho Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huncho Jack!
After the fight, Huncho Jack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bertrand (ranked 4172 p4p, 414 weight class) and Dean Hero (ranked 5832 p4p, 525 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bertrand
vs
Hero

191 cm
25
243 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Bertrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Hero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bertrand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Dean Hero has been cut.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bertrand sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Hero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bertrand misses with the head strike.
Hero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bertrand smiles and moves away.
Bertrand misses with a straight right.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bertrand.
Bertrand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bertrand throws out the jab.
Hero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bertrand under the eye.

It looks like Sebastian Bertrand has been cut.
Hero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bertrand counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bertrand misses with a hook
and Hero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bertrand throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Bertrand lands a really nice looking cross but Hero seems unphased.

That has opened up Dean Hero's cut even more.
Bertrand blocks a jab.
Hero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bertrand doesn't seem bothered though.
Bertrand takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Bertrand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bertrand misses with a looping right.
Bertrand loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero scores with a hook to the body. Bertrand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sebastian Bertrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertrand throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero staying out of range there.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Bertrand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hero thinking.
Bertrand just misses with a punch to the body.
Bertrand misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bertrand counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bertrand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Bertrand misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertrand throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Bertrand just misses with a punch to the body.
Bertrand throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bertrand.
Bertrand throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Bertrand throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Bertrand counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bertrand.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Bertrand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away.
Bertrand looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bertrand misses with a left hand
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
Bertrand throws a lazy uppercut

and Hero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hero stalls.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero is trying to break the clinch but Bertrand has him pressed against the cage.
Hero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bertrand prevents it.
Bertrand misses with some punches.
Hero controlling the action here for a moment.
Hero has had enough of the clinch but Bertrand keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Bertrand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bertrand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bertrand misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Bertrand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hero's head backwards.
Hero cracks Bertrand with a good jab.
Dean Hero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Bertrand.
Bertrand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bertrand misses with a looping right.
Bertrand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hero scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bertrand. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Bertrand misses.

Bertrand sends Hero crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bertrand is motioning to the referee to let Hero up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bertrand misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throws a right and a left that Bertrand avoids nicely.
Bertrand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Bertrand drops Hero with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hero looks back up at him and smiles so Bertrand waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Dean Hero's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bertrand connects with a body shot.
Hero is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bertrand misses the target.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bertrand was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Bertrand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
Hero walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hero limp body while Bertrand jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Bertrand!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Kassim (ranked 3571 p4p, 369 weight class) and Slade Walker (ranked 6975 p4p, 581 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kassim
vs
Walker

189 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Level Up!

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cheikh Kassim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slade Walker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassim throws a push kick but Walker slaps the foot to one side.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kassim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kassim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kassim clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Slade Walker has been cut.
Kassim closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Walker! Kassim dives in looking to finish! Walker is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheikh Kassim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ali (ranked 4374 p4p, 463 weight class) and Marcus Lima (ranked 4310 p4p, 458 weight class). Mohammed Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ali
vs
Lima

195 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Level Up!

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Lima!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a three punch combo that has Lima backing up. Lima nods at Ali to acknowledge the strikes.
A left lands for Ali.

It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lima backs up against the cage.
Lima has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ali duly obliges.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lima.
Lima keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ali!

Lima is rocked!
Ali lands a hook that stumbles Lima back into the cage. Ali follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Lima to the canvas! Ali pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Lima has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mohammed Ali!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Bly (ranked 5423 p4p, 507 weight class) and Cheikh Nassim (ranked 3311 p4p, 339 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to O dog- Gucci Mane. Nassim has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Cheikh Nassim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dre Bly's chin.

Bly
vs
Nassim

200 cm
25
264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dre Bly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cheikh Nassim!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Bly tenderised Nassim's leg. Nassim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nassim looks winded!
Bly staying out of range there.
Nassim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Cheikh Nassim has been cut.
Nassim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bly scores with a leg kick.
Bly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nassim closes the distance but Bly moves to the side
and Bly counters with a left to the body.
Bly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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

Nassim is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bly fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nassim to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nassim looks to clinch but Bly throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nassim taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dre Bly!
Dre Bly thanked the fans post fight for their support.