WCF WNF 21: Zynne vs Escalante PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coyle (ranked 3971 p4p, 6824 weight class) and Bjorn Fjorn (ranked 424 p4p, 554 weight class). Fjorn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slow Chemical. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Coyle
vs
Fjorn

196 cm
25
245
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
228
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Vanguard Athletics and Laundry

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Coyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Fjorn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Coyle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fjorn is trying to defend but Coyle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Coyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coyle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coyle controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fjorn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coyle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Coyle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Coyle.

Coyle wants to finish this one by submission but Fjorn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Coyle.
Coyle lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coyle has control of Fjorn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fjorn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fjorn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fjorn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coyle content just to control the position here.
Fjorn can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyle breaks from Fjorn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coyle working the ground and pound effectively.
Fjorn is just holding on here. Coyle manages to take his back.
Coyle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Coyle sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Fjorn taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Coyle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Irwin (ranked 2435 p4p, 24191 weight class) and Sho Pereyra (ranked 265 p4p, 507 weight class). Sho Pereyra will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Irwin
vs
Pereyra

150 cm
25
148
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
155
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Christopher Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sho Pereyra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pereyra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irwin pushing down on Pereyra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irwin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pereyra's thigh. Pereyra counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin stopping the sweep attempt from Pereyra.
Irwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Irwin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Pereyra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pereyra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irwin is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Pereyra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pereyra is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Pereyra working for a triangle but Irwin defends it easily.
Pereyra has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fitness Inc.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Irwin passes into half guard.
Irwin not doing much here.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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.
Pereyra is looking to improve his position.
Irwin wants to pass to mount but Pereyra is defending the position.
Irwin slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pereyra for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Irwin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Irwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Pereyra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Irwin 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.
Pereyra is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pereyra wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pereyra tries to roll over but Irwin keeps him under control.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Pereyra dives in and scores a takedown into Irwin's guard.

Irwin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pereyra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin 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.

Irwin looking to score a takedown here. Pereyra is defending well but Irwin drives through and ends up in Pereyra's guard.
Irwin stopping the sweep attempt from Pereyra.
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irwin preventing the sweep.
Irwin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereyra can do to turn this around?
Irwin is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pereyra trying to hold on to Irwin's head to control him but Irwin postures up.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Pereyra defends it.
Irwin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pereyra wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy.

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.
Irwin works his way into full mount!
Irwin mounts Pereyra! Really nice guard pass there!
Irwin controlling from mount.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irwin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Irwin controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pereyra is trying to get back to his feet but Irwin has full control of the position and if anything, Pereyra has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pereyra is trying to break free.
Pereyra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Irwin controlling the positon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin continues to stall.
Irwin controlling well, preventing Pereyra from escaping the position.
Irwin biding his time, looking for the opening.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irwin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin dominated that second round.
That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Irwin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Pereyra is in trouble now - Irwin has advanced to mount!
Irwin controlling the position easily from mount.
Pereyra is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereyra has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Pereyra is in bad spot here.
Irwin biding his time, controlling Pereyra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Irwin.
Irwin is hanging on to Pereyra's back as he tries to escape.
Irwin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pereyra doesn't escape.
Irwin not allowing Pereyra to control his hands.

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.
Irwin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pereyra doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is trying to stick to Pereyra's back but Pereyra is turning into Irwin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Irwin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pereyra.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
Pereyra wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Pereyra tries to pass.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Irwin, not yet.
Irwin seems keen to control Pereyra's posture.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irwin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pereyra trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereyra won't allow Irwin to sweep him here.
Irwin is pulling down on Pereyra's head to control his posture.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereyra is one step ahead there.
Sho Pereyra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereyra trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereyra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irwin controlling Pereyra's posture.
Pereyra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irwin 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 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Sho Pereyra stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm frustrated, so I'm getting back in the gym as soon as possible. That's it. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bear Claw (ranked 3470 p4p, 7003 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 371 p4p, 557 weight class). Mariusz Pudzianowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Claw
vs
Pudzianowski

203 cm
29
267
7 - 9 - 0

195 cm
24
264
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bear Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Claw misses.
Pudzianowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pudzianowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Bear Claw has been cut.
Pudzianowski misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Pudzianowski misses.
Pudzianowski scores with a jab.

Claw is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pudzianowski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Claw sprawling to the canvas! Claw rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pudzianowski finish him?!
Oh Claw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pudzianowski throws a series of punches but Claw moves out of range.
Claw misses with a body kick.
Claw seems to have got his legs back now.
Pudzianowski throws a series of punches but Claw moves out of range.
Pudzianowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Claw circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Pudzianowski does no damage.
Claw lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.

Claw rushes Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Claw obliges.
Pudzianowski looks winded!
Claw stalling against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Claw moves into range and clinches up with Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is trying to force a seperation but Claw has the dominant position.
Pudzianowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Claw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pudzianowski up against the cage.
Claw lands an elbow that stopped Pudzianowski in his tracks for a moment.
Claw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Claw taking a breather.
Claw tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claw lands an elbow inside.
Claw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Claw crunches a lovely knee into Pudzianowski's ribcage.
Claw stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw lands a good knee to the midsection. Pudzianowski won't want to take too many of those.
Claw looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Claw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Claw lands a good knee to the midsection. Pudzianowski won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Claw.
Claw lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Claw landing knees to the body.
Claw lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut even more.
Claw slows down the pace here.
Claw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The cut above Mariusz Pudzianowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Claw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pudzianowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pudzianowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Claw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Claw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pudzianowski takes a knee right on the jaw!

Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Claw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Claw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pudzianowski up against the cage.
Claw lands a knee to the body.
Claw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bear Claw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ayomy (ranked 4434 p4p, 5534 weight class) and Jank Stank (ranked 486 p4p, 533 weight class). Ayomy comes into the arena with 1 2 3 blaring out of the sound system. Stank has chosen lil darkie x eddison - drink my piss you nasty slut yeah yeah as his entrance music. Tommy Ayomy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ayomy
vs
Stank

169 cm
26
160
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
165
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Ayomy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jank Stank!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayomy moves in looking to clinch but Stank pushes him off.
Stank is looking for the big counter here.
Stank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stank looks to land a combination but Ayomy avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Stank scores with a four punch combination!
Ayomy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ayomy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ayomy closes the distance and clinches.

Stank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ayomy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stank keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Stank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donk. Ayomy catches Stank right on the button with a cross.
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!
Ayomy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Ayomy forces Stank back against the cage and clinches.
Stank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Ayomy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stank clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Ayomy looking for the choke from the back.
Ayomy scores with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ayomy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stank defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stank takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Ayomy is persistently looking for the submission but Stank is defending it well.

Stank preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ayomy.

Ayomy working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Stank is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ayomy has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Stank taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Ayomy!
Our winner, Tommy Ayomy, 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.
Jank Stank spoke after the fight, saying 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 1319 p4p, 1804 weight class) and Tobias Funke (ranked 49 p4p, 71 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?

Tofail
vs
Funke

191 cm
21
308
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
275
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobias Funke!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke misses with a hook.
Tofail is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tofail takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tofail lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Tobias Funke has been cut.
Tofail moves out of range of the strikes.
Tofail misses with a looping right.
Funke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tofail lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Funke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tofail cracks Funke with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
During a confident post fight interview, Tobig Tofail thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rand Madness (ranked 2459 p4p, 4199 weight class) and Emir Dervisevic (ranked 276 p4p, 448 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Emir Dervisevic enters the cage!

Madness
vs
Dervisevic

188 cm
25
247
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
230
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rand Madness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emir Dervisevic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dervisevic dodges the punch combination from Madness.
Madness lands a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Madness.

It looks like Emir Dervisevic has been cut.
Madness lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Madness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Dervisevic tries to counter it with a takedown but Madness pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dervisevic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Dervisevic is rocked!
Madness is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Dervisevic hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rand Madness!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Hamad (ranked 1089 p4p, 5252 weight class) and Jinski Grang (ranked 158 p4p, 587 weight class). Grang has chosen JID - 151 Rum as his entrance music. Jinski Grang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hamad
vs
Grang

190 cm
27
220
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
215
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Hamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jinski Grang!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamad gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grang taking a breather.
Hamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hamad.
Hamad has Grang pressed against the cage, preventing Grang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamad tries a body shot but Grang blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamad.
Grang blocks a body shot from Hamad.
Grang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grang is trying to break the clinch but Hamad is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grang prevents a body shot from Hamad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad scores with a shoulder strike.
Grang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamad has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Grang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamad has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad blocks an uppercut.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hamad.
Grang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grang lands with a right to the head.
Grang blocks a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hamad.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hamad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grang takes a shot to the head.
Hamad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hamad lands with a right to the head.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Grang avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Grang working aggressively here.
Grang throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamad.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad tries a body shot but Grang blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grang throws a head punch that misses.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hamad is working Grang over against the cage.
Grang looks winded!
A short right from Hamad on the inside.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamad tries to work over Grang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Grang controls his hands.
Grang is looking to break free of the clinch but Hamad has double underhooks.
Hamad is working Grang over against the cage.
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grang or not.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grang prevents a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grang throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamad.
Hamad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hamad blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamad tries a body shot but Grang blocks it.
Hamad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grang backwards.
Nice body punch from Hamad - that landed with a thud.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Grang avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.
Grang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hamad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hamad - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamad.

Hamad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamad scores with a decent looking hook.
Grang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hamad scores with a decent looking hook.
Hamad lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad blocks a jab.
Hamad lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Hamad gets a clinch.
Hamad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grang misses with some punches.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamad stalling against the cage.
Grang is trying to break the clinch but Hamad is controlling him.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad slows down the pace here.
Grang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hamad lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hamad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grang misses the body punch
and Hamad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamad connects with a nice looking jab.
Hamad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamad finds it's way round the side to connect with Grang's head.
Hamad connects with a leg kick.
Grang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grang throws a lazy uppercut
and Hamad counters with a straight right hand.
Grang throws a looping overhand right but Hamad ducks down to avoid it.
Grang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamad counters with a good low kick that Grang was not able to check.
Grang drops his hands momentarily and Hamad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Grang.
Grang is breathing heavily.
Hamad thumps Grang with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang throws a series of punches but Hamad avoids them all with ease.
Hamad slips a jab and a cross from Grang.

Hamad closes the distance and pushes Grang back into the cage.

Hamad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grang loads up on a big right hand but Hamad slips the punch.
Hamad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamad connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Hamad.
Good exchange - Hamad coming out on top.
Hamad lands a nice hook to Grang's body. Grang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamad's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hamad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grang's knee momentarily.
Jinski Grang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hamad throws a leg kick which misses Grang's front leg but catches the back leg as Grang tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hamad catches Grang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hamad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hamad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hamad.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Grang avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hamad.
Hamad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hamad.
Grang has had enough of the clinch but Hamad keeps him there for the moment.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Grang avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamad lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hamad.
Hamad pushes Grang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hamad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grang can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hamad.
Grang blocks a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hamad.

Hamad breaks the clinch.
Hamad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hamad lands with a straight right. Grang didn't see that one coming.
Hamad lands the left hand.
Jinski Grang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hamad forces Grang back against the cage and clinches.
Hamad digs a right hand into Grang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grang's gas tank.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Our sources have told us that Hamad has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hamad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamad digs a right hand underneath Grang's ribcage. Grang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hamad.
Hassan Hamad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hamad tries a body shot but Grang blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hamad.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grang's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.

Hamad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamad scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hamad counter with a right hand.
Grang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Hamad darts in and clinches Grang up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan Hamad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hamad forces Grang back against the cage and clinches.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hamad.
Grang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hamad can't find room to land a body shot as Grang controls the action.
Hamad can't find room to land a body shot as Grang controls the action.
Hamad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Hamad.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamad.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Hamad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamad lunges at Grang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grang's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hamad closes the distance and clinches.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Grang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Hamad.

Hamad manages to break the clinch.

Hamad forces Grang back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad digs a right hand into Grang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grang's gas tank.
Hamad works on Grang's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamad.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grang's elbow.
Hamad pushes Grang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hamad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hamad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamad.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Grang avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.
Hamad lands a hook that snaps the head of Grang backwards.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Grang controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
A short left from Hamad.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grang's elbow.
Hamad works on Grang's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamad.
Hamad tries to work over Grang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamad tries to work over Grang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grang.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Hamad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad scores with a nice hook to the head.

Hamad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hamad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hamad clobbers Grang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hassan Hamad is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grang's sensitive parts.
Hamad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hamad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hamad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grang in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Hamad.
The fighters circling - Grang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hamad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grang under the eye.
Hamad cracks Grang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hamad defending well as Grang loads up on a big left hand.
Hamad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grang under the eye.
Hamad's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamad scores with a punch to the head.
Grang throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grang just misses with a punch to the body.
Grang tries to move into range but Hamad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Hamad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jinski Grang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Hamad scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Grang does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grang throws a sloppy body shot
and Hamad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grang under the eye.
Grang misses with a hook. Hamad ducked under it nicely.

Hamad has closed the distance and engaged Grang in a clinch.
A short left from Hamad.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Grang avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.
Grang prevents a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad can't find room to land a body shot as Grang controls the action.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad lands a nice uppercut.
Hamad lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamad tries a body shot but Grang blocks it.
Hamad works on Grang's body with a couple of short punches.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan Hamad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamad is leaning against Grang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Hamad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamad 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Hamad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Senior (ranked 3124 p4p, 3176 weight class) and Pollo Sanchez (ranked 394 p4p, 399 weight class). Joe Senior had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Senior
vs
Sanchez

180 cm
27
194
4 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
192
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pollo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Senior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Senior uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to control Senior's arms but Senior gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.

Senior jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Senior had control of the position.
Senior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Senior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Senior misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

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

Sanchez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Senior.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Senior pushes him away.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Senior looking to control and managing it successfully.

Senior is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sanchez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sanchez shrugs it off.
We've been hearing that Senior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Senior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Senior is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sanchez is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Senior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Boaler (ranked 2128 p4p, 2730 weight class) and Big Dog Gracie (ranked 22 p4p, 26 weight class). Gracie has chosen Gang out as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Boaler
vs
Gracie

185 cm
29
260
12 - 8 - 0

190 cm
22
261
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Brooklyn Apothecary
Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Boaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boaler scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Gracie manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boaler is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Boaler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Boaler tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
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!
Gracie passes to full mount!
Boaler is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie looking to control but Boaler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boaler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Boaler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boaler is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Boaler is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie looking to control but Boaler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.

Boaler is rocked!
Boaler is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Boaler regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.

Boaler is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Boaler wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working over Boaler with some ground and pound. Boaler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boaler has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Boaler is defending well.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boaler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Boaler is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Boaler gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boaler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gracie tries to get to full guard but Boaler has control of the leg.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boaler manages to get himself to full guard.

Boaler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Boaler is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boaler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the action but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boaler trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Boaler has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Boaler is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Boaler defending well.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boaler regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boaler there!
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boaler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie is trying to keep Boaler in close.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boaler passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boaler tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Big Dog Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boaler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie working Boaler over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boaler is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boaler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boaler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie working over Boaler with some ground and pound. Boaler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boaler tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boaler can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaler is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie lands a couple of good shots and Boaler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boaler is taking damage to the body and head.
Boaler trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie is looking to control Boaler but Boaler is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boaler tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog Gracie 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!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Boaler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Boaler postures up.

Boaler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boaler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boaler is controlling him.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boaler passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Boaler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Big Dog Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaler preventing the sweep.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Boaler's head. It's preventing any offense from Boaler, at least for the moment.
Gracie 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.
Boaler forces his way into half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie looking to control.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boaler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is trying to keep Boaler in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie 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.
Boaler passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Boaler is controlling well.
Gracie is pressing down on Boaler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaler passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tom Boaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Boaler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'Matt Curtis your podcast absolutely sucks. You're not going to be champ here either, I'm here to stay'.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Zynne (ranked 2463 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Vicente Escalante (ranked 319 p4p, 247 weight class). Zynne's entrance music is Knockout. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zynne
vs
Escalante

180 cm
22
191
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
192
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Zynne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zynne misses with a hook. Escalante ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Zynne.
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escalante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escalante has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zynne misses with a straight left.
Escalante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escalante moves away from the strike by Zynne.
Escalante blocks a jab.
Escalante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escalante tests Zynne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escalante lands a leg kick that knocks Zynne off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante scores with a leg kick.
Escalante fakes the leg kick and cracks Zynne in the body.
Escalante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zynne throws the left hand but Escalante avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Zynne misses.
Zynne throws an off balance right hand
and Escalante counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zynne's knee momentarily.
Zynne lands a jab.
Zynne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escalante.
Escalante lands a body shot.
Zynne slips under a jab from Escalante.
Zynne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escalante scores with a hook.
Escalante misses with a few strikes there.
Zynne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zynne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zynne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zynne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escalante finds it's way round the side to connect with Zynne's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zynne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Zynne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zynne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zynne just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Zynne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escalante with the inside leg kick.
Zynne moves out of range as Escalante throws a body kick.
Escalante lands a leg kick that knocks Zynne off balance momentarily.
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Zynne saw that one coming.
Escalante connects with a body shot.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Zynne.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escalante! But no joy.
Zynne moves out of range of the body kick.
Escalante slips under a jab from Zynne.
Escalante connects with a looping right hand.
Zynne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zynne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escalante.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante lands a glancing blow to the side of Zynne's head.
Zynne blocks a low kick nicely.
Escalante with a nice calf kick.
Escalante throws a lazy right hand but Zynne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escalante.
Zynne swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Zynne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escalante scores with a nice head shot.
Zynne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zynne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Zynne misses.
Escalante sizes up Zynne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zynne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
Zynne misses with a right hand
and Escalante counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Zynne.
Escalante motions for Zynne to come forward. Escalante throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Zynne misses the target.
Escalante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zynne throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escalante lands with a straight right. Zynne didn't see that one coming.
Zynne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escalante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escalante takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Escalante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zynne moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Zynne.
Zynne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Escalante feints and then cracks Zynne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zynne down.
Zynne throws a lazy uppercut
and Escalante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escalante throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escalante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zynne moves away.
Zynne misses with a lunging right hand
and Escalante counters with a crisp right that sends Zynne to the canvas! Escalante follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.