QFC Tournament 1015 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ferrari (ranked 4512 p4p, 4527 weight class) and Anthony Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Ferrari
vs
Gonzales

167 cm
22
135
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

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

Gonzales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzales lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzales is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferrari is looking to improve his position.
Gonzales stops Ferrari from getting back to his feet.
Gonzales lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Gonzales there.

Ferrari is rocked!
Ferrari trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Ferrari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzales looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferrari has hold of Gonzales's hands but Gonzales slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferrari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales working over Ferrari with some ground and pound. Ferrari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzales winds up and cracks Ferrari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Ferrari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari is trying to stand.
Gonzales lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gonzales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferrari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ferrari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferrari seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzales scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzales prevents Ferrari from standing back up.
Ferrari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzales landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gonzales working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking to improve his position.
Gonzales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferrari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzales scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Gonzales.

Ferrari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
Gonzales drops an elbow to the side of Ferrari's head.
Ferrari tries to kick Gonzales off but Gonzales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferrari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Gonzales connects with a nice short shot to Ferrari's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales lands with a punch from half guard.

Ferrari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzales working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gonzales working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzales is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzales working the head and body with strikes.
Ferrari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Ferrari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzales drops an elbow to the side of Ferrari's head.
Gonzales looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferrari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gonzales lands with a punch from half guard.
Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferrari taking some punishment here, with Gonzales in his half guard.
Gonzales looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferrari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gonzales takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferrari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzales scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Ferrari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
Gonzales lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferrari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzales looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Ferrari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzales looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferrari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ferrari is trying to stand.
Gonzales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferrari enables Gonzales to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferrari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzales's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Ferrari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ferrari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gonzales is in close to Ferrari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrari is trying to control the position but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gonzales is sitting in close to Ferrari's body. Ferrari has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gonzales is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gonzales is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ferrari.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Ferrari!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Cwirko (ranked 4521 p4p, 4526 weight class) and John Seed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Cwirko
vs
Seed

175 cm
25
135
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil Cwirko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Seed!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seed is looking to clinch.

Seed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Seed working aggressively here.
Seed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Seed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Cwirko misses.
Seed shapes to counter with a head kick.
Seed checks a low kick from Cwirko.
Cwirko fails to land with a series of punches.
Seed checks the leg kick.
Seed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cwirko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cwirko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seed blocks a low kick nicely.
Seed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cwirko misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cwirko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seed.
Seed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cwirko counters with a series of strikes. Seed will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cwirko misses with a leg kick
and Seed counters with a nice leg kick.
Cwirko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cwirko throws a nice looking combination but Seed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Seed moves into the clinch.
Seed misses with a knee to the head.
Seed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cwirko blocks it with crossed arms.
Seed lands a knee to the head.
Seed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seed prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seed misses with a knee to the head.
Cwirko can't get the takedown.
Cwirko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seed prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Cwirko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seed lands a knee to the head.
Seed tries to pull guard but Cwirko holds him up against the cage and eventually Seed drops back down to his feet.
Cwirko can't break the clinch.
Cwirko tries to pull guard but Seed won't allow it.
Seed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cwirko's efforts to push away.
Seed misses with a knee to the head.
Seed looking to throw knees to the head but Cwirko is blocking nicely.
Seed tries a knee to the head but Cwirko blocks it.

Seed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cwirko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cwirko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cwirko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seed throws a counter combo.
Seed is looking to clinch.

Seed rushes Cwirko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cwirko dodges an elbow strike from Seed.
Cwirko takes a knee right on the jaw!

Cwirko jumps guard and drags Seed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Seed wants to get up but he can't break Cwirko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Cwirko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seed defends it easily.
Cwirko wants to sweep here but Seed controlling him for the moment.
Seed is fighting to break Cwirko's control of his arms but Cwirko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cwirko is looking for a triangle but Seed pushes his legs off easily.
Seed wanted to stand there but Cwirko had control of the position.

Seed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cwirko, up you get!
Cwirko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seed counters with a straight right hand.
Seed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cwirko!

Seed is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seed wants to clinch up but Cwirko keeps it at a distance.
Cwirko tries to counter with a takedown but Seed is quick to defend against it.
Seed is still on wobbly legs! Can Cwirko finish him?

Seed forces Cwirko back against the cage and clinches.
Cwirko fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kamil Cwirko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Seed clinches up with Cwirko and pushes him back against the cage.
Seed seems to have recovered his senses.
Seed lands a nice elbow.

Seed pulls guard successfully.
Seed wants to stand and escape but Cwirko is having none of it.
Cwirko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Cwirko stands up from Seed's guard - Cwirko perhaps looking for a knockout.

Seed moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seed misses with an elbow over the top.
Seed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seed tries to pull guard but Cwirko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seed is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Cwirko pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cwirko has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Seed is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cwirko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seed is defending well.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cwirko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seed is breathing heavily.

Seed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cwirko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cwirko as he avoids it easily.
Seed tries to clinch up but Cwirko circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamil Cwirko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seed wants to clinch up but Cwirko keeps it at a distance.
Seed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cwirko throws a chopping leg kick but Seed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cwirko. Those never looked like landing.
Cwirko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seed.
Cwirko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Cwirko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cwirko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seed checks a low kick from Cwirko.
Cwirko throws a series of punches but Seed moves out of range.
Seed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cwirko. Seed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seed appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cwirko throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamil Cwirko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cwirko throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cwirko counters with a three punch combo that has Seed backing up. Seed nods at Cwirko to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamil Cwirko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Seed.
Seed wants to clinch up but Cwirko keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cwirko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seed blocks a leg kick.
Cwirko tries to work over Seed's front leg with a kick but Seed checks it.
And Seed tries to counter it with a takedown but Cwirko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cwirko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seed moves in looking to clinch but Cwirko pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cwirko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cwirko.

Seed closes the distance and clinches.
Seed lands a knee to the head.

Seed pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cwirko stops Seed from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cwirko trying to control the position from guard on top but Seed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Seed manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cwirko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Cwirko. Beautiful body shot.
Seed wants to clinch.
Seed closes the distance but Cwirko moves to the side
and Cwirko counters with a series of strikes. Seed will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Cwirko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Seed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cwirko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seed walks away with a smile on his face. Cwirko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cwirko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seed can do to turn this around?

Seed forces Cwirko back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seed lands a nice elbow.
Cwirko jumps guard but Seed stands there with Cwirko around his waist. Cwirko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seed wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seed.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but Cwirko blocks with his arms.
Seed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cwirko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seed misses with a knee strike.
Seed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seed misses with a knee strike.
Cwirko wants to take the fight to the mat but Seed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Cwirko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cwirko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seed smiles and moves away.
Kamil Cwirko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Cwirko. Those never looked like landing.
Cwirko tries to bum rush Seed with a series of wild strikes but Seed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seed is looking for the big counter here.
Seed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cwirko throws a head kick but Seed moves out of range.
A combination from Cwirko does no damage.
Seed unleashes a big counter combination but Cwirko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Seed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Seed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cwirko, pushing him back against the cage.
Seed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cwirko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cwirko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seed misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seed looking to throw knees to the head but Cwirko is blocking nicely.
Cwirko stalling in the clinch but Seed improves position.
Cwirko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cwirko can't get the takedown.
Cwirko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seed is defending well.
Seed taking a breather.
Seed fails to pull guard.
Cwirko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seed lands a knee to the head.
Cwirko wants a takedown but no success here.

Seed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cwirko throws a combination that misses
enabling Seed to counter with a crisp jab.
Seed fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cwirko throws a right and a left that Seed avoids nicely.

Seed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cwirko, pushing him back against the cage.
Seed tries a knee to the head but Cwirko blocks it.
Cwirko wants to get back to striking at distance but Seed won't allow it.
Seed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cwirko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seed to keep the fight standing.
Cwirko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seed is defending well.
Seed taking a breather.
Seed connects with a knee to the head.
Cwirko stalling.
Cwirko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seed gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Seed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cwirko 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for John Seed!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for John Seed!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for John Seed!

John Seed wins by unanimous decision!

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 Jacob Smith (ranked 4518 p4p, 4529 weight class) and Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Smith
vs
Randy

197 cm
25
135
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
235
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirty Randy!
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!
Randy throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Randy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith wants to clinch
and Randy scores with a counter punch that sends Smith to the canvas! Randy smells blood - he's punishing Smith with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smith has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirty Randy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Zabransky (ranked 4515 p4p, 4564 weight class) and Duke Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zabransky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bomba. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zabransky
vs
Savage

169 cm
20
190
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
240
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakub Zabransky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Savage!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

Zabransky is rocked!

It looks like Jakub Zabransky has been cut.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Zabransky pushes him off.

Zabransky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zabransky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zabransky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabransky wants to stand but Savage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zabransky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zabransky is looking to stand up but Savage won't let him.

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

Zabransky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savage did well to prevent Zabransky getting side control.

Zabransky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
Zabransky really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabransky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zabransky working the head and body with strikes.
Zabransky trying to control the pace.
Zabransky stops Savage from getting back to his feet.

Savage kicks off Zabransky and gets to his feet.
Savage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zabransky will feel that in the morning.
Zabransky circles away from the clinch attempt

and Zabransky counters with a shoot takedown. Savage fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabransky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard.
Zabransky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zabransky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Zabransky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zabransky stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position.

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.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zabransky.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zabransky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zabransky advances position into side control!
Savage is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zabransky asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zabransky works to advance to full mount. Savage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zabransky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jakub Zabransky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakub Zabransky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Savage wants to clinch

and Zabransky counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
Zabransky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Zabransky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savage is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zabransky stands up from Savage's guard - Zabransky perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a head kick but Zabransky moves out of range.
Savage misses with a head kick.

Zabransky drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Zabransky is stalling in the full guard.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Zabransky slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabransky forces his way into half guard.
Zabransky tries to stand but can't do so whilst Savage controls his leg.
Savage looks like he's trying to stand up.

Zabransky stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Savage to get to his feet.

Zabransky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savage sprawls well initially but Zabransky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabransky working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zabransky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zabransky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Zabransky there.
Zabransky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jakub Zabransky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savage has hold of Zabransky's hands but Zabransky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four 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.
Savage is looking to get back to is feet but Zabransky passes into side control.

Zabransky stands up and beckons Savage to his feet.
Zabransky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zabransky moves away.
Savage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savage blocks a head kick by Zabransky.
Savage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Zabransky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Savage bucks up and tries to throw Zabransky off but instead Zabransky has got his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zabransky trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Savage doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zabransky has managed to clinch.
Savage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Zabransky.
Savage wants to break free but Zabransky has control.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Zabransky keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zabransky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabransky avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is trying to stand back up.

Zabransky patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zabransky biding his time, controlling Savage.

Zabransky is cranking Savage's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Savage! He's tightened the choke and Savage is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakub Zabransky!
A pretty intense looking Jakub Zabransky took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Difin (ranked 4519 p4p, 4520 weight class) and Oscar Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Difin
vs
Mike

180 cm
23
135
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
135
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Difin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Mike!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Difin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Difin slips a jab and a cross from Mike.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mike.
As Mike backs away, Difin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mike fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Difin avoids it really well and circles away.
Difin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mike.
Mike jabs Difin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Mike manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike closes the distance looking to clinch
and Difin counters with a straight that turns Mike's legs to rubber! Difin pushes forward with more strikes and Mike goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Difin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Legrand (ranked 4514 p4p, 4525 weight class) and Mike Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Legrand
vs
Walker

195 cm
18
220
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Walker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

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

Legrand closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walker did well to prevent Legrand getting side control.
Legrand prevents Walker from standing back up.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Legrand seems to be looking for submissions.
Legrand working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Walker's thigh. Walker counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Walker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Legrand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legrand shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Legrand shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Walker scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.
Walker throws a right hand that Legrand ducks under and follows up with a left that Legrand also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Walker throws a series of strikes that have Legrand backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Walker misses.

Legrand closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker is trying to push Legrand away but Legrand has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walker fails to pull guard.
Walker tries to pull guard but Legrand holds him up against the cage and eventually Walker drops back down to his feet.

Walker successfully pulls guard.
Legrand is standing up over Walker. Walker looks to escape but Legrand dives into side control.
Legrand in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Legrand advances to mount.
Legrand trying to control but Walker is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Walker is in a horrible position here. Legrand smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Legrand lands a big shot there that rocks Walker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Walker bucks up and throws Legrand to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
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!
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Legrand's head back.

Legrand clinches up against the cage.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Legrand turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pierre Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Walker.

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

Walker moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Legrand manages to pull guard.
Legrand working a defensive guard here.
Legrand has Walker pulled in close to control his posture.

Legrand is working an open guard so Walker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Walker throws a series of punches but Legrand moves out of range.
Walker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLegrand.

Legrand clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.

Legrand has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position.

Walker stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Legrand changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Legrand is breathing heavily.

Walker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Walker.

Legrand drives through with a takedown into Walker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Walker wants to stand up but Legrand is controlling him.
Legrand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legrand is controlling him.

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

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Walker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legrand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker looks to land a combination but Legrand avoids it well.
Walker tries to bum rush Legrand with a series of wild strikes but Legrand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Legrand shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Walker is looking to stand back up but Legrand counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walker.

Legrand stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Legrand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legrand prevents Walker from standing back up.
Walker is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand controlling the action here.

Legrand stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pierre Legrand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Legrand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Walker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.

Legrand shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legrand landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Legrand wants to take a breather but Walker is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legrand seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker is looking to escape.

Legrand decides to stand and escape the position.
Legrand shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legrand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legrand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Legrand back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Some wild striking there from Legrand.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Legrand counters with a head kick.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legrand shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Legrand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Legrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker throws a series of punches but Legrand moves out of range.

Legrand scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Walker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legrand misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Legrand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Legrand shoots in and bounces Walker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legrand is controlling him.

Walker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Legrand fails to pull guard.
Walker is trying to drag Legrand to the mat but Legrand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Legrand drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Legrand has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Legrand is looking for a counter combo.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Legrand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Legrand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legrand has time to react.
Walker connects with the punch.
Legrand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legrand shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Legrand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Walker as he connects with a hook.
Legrand shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Walker moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but Legrand shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Legrand swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but Legrand has the dominant position.

Legrand manages to break the clinch.
Walker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legrand is able to avoid easily.
Walker misses with the combination.
Legrand tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legrand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Legrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker throws a front kick aimed at Legrand's knee but Legrand avoids it well.
Walker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is pressed up against the cage. Legrand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legrand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Legrand with that takedown attempt.
Legrand checks a leg kick nicely.
Walker works over Legrand's head and body with a nice combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Legrand blocks the leg kick.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legrand circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker tries to bum rush Legrand with a series of wild strikes but Legrand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legrand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Legrand shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Legrand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws a right hand that Legrand ducks under and follows up with a left that Legrand also avoids with ease.
Legrand throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with a punch to the head.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.

Legrand shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legrand showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is looking to get back to is feet but Legrand passes into side control.
Legrand trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Legrand tries to move to mount but Walker blocks the move with his legs.
Legrand sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Walker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Legrand laying and praying for a moment but Walker takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legrand stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
Legrand wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Legrand stops Walker from getting back to his feet.

Legrand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker is looking to escape.
Pierre Legrand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Walker kicks off Legrand and gets to his feet.

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

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

Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Mike Walker!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Mike Walker!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Mike Walker!

Mike Walker wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Velower (ranked 4522 p4p, 4528 weight class) and Casper Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Velower
vs
Blackwater

175 cm
19
135
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cam Velower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwater dives in for a single leg takedown but Velower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Blackwater closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velower did well to prevent Blackwater getting side control.

Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.
Velower wants to get back to his feet.

Blackwater is trying to work for a kimura but Velower is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velower wants to control but Blackwater is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blackwater 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.

Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackwater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blackwater wants to free his trapped foot but Velower is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velower tries to kick Blackwater off but Blackwater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Velower is trying to control but can't.
Velower tries to kick Blackwater off but Blackwater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Blackwater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackwater.
Velower gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Blackwater drops back looking for a leg! Velower is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velower manages to kick Blackwater off! Blackwater jumps back into Velower's guard.
Blackwater passes Velower's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velower makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Velower.
Velower wants to get back to his feet but Blackwater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Velower is trying to control the position but Blackwater postures up.
Blackwater passes Velower's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Blackwater is looking for a kimura but Velower is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blackwater to get the leverage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.

Blackwater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velower sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwater looks winded!

Blackwater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velower really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Blackwater is working for a submission of some sort.

Blackwater wants to work for an arm triangle but Velower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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.
Velower is trying to maintain the position but Blackwater is very close to passing his half guard.

Blackwater has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Velower defend it? Blackwater steps over the head and cranks it - Velower is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blackwater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casper Blackwater!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba (ranked 4524 p4p, 4523 weight class) and Michal Liskiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Kampamba
vs
Liskiewicz

175 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Liskiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampamba misses with a takedown attempt - Liskiewicz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kampamba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liskiewicz on his heels. He'll look to pass Liskiewicz's guard now, I'm sure.
Liskiewicz has control of Kampamba's left arm, preventing Kampamba from doing any damage.
Liskiewicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kampamba.
Kampamba tries to stand but Liskiewicz is controlling from the bottom.
Liskiewicz wants to sweep here but Kampamba controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liskiewicz is controlling Kampamba's posture.
Kampamba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liskiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kampamba is one step ahead there.
Liskiewicz wants to stand up but Kampamba is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampamba won't allow Liskiewicz to sweep him here.
Liskiewicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kampamba.
Kampamba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kampamba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kampamba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liskiewicz defending against the ground and pound.
Liskiewicz gets back to half guard.
Liskiewicz is looking for a sweep. Kampamba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liskiewicz is controlling Kampamba's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liskiewicz is trying to stand back up but Kampamba is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kampamba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kampamba prevents Liskiewicz from standing back up.

Kampamba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liskiewicz sees it coming and defends easily.
Kampamba thows a huge punch but Liskiewicz dodges it nicely.
Liskiewicz looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liskiewicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liskiewicz is looking for a sweep. Kampamba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kampamba is looking for a kimura but Liskiewicz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kampamba to get the leverage.

Kampamba is working for a submission of some sort.
Kampamba is breathing heavily.

Kampamba is working for a kimura but Liskiewicz is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liskiewicz is holding on to half guard well.
Kampamba trying to mount his opponent but Liskiewicz defends it.

Kampamba is working for a submission of some sort.
Liskiewicz has his hands clasped together around Kampamba's back. He's all about the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Kampamba has his takedown stuffed

and Liskiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Liskiewicz has hold of one of Kampamba's legs. Kampamba is fighting the takedown attempt but Liskiewicz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Liskiewicz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Liskiewicz distracts Kampamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liskiewicz cracks Kampamba with a solid left hand.
Liskiewicz cracks Kampamba with a solid left hand.

Kampamba working for a triangle but Liskiewicz defends it easily.
Liskiewicz distracts Kampamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liskiewicz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kampamba's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liskiewicz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Kampamba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liskiewicz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liskiewicz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liskiewicz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kampamba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Liskiewicz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kampamba tries to sprawl but Liskiewicz drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kampamba looking for submissions off his back.
Liskiewicz is nestled in close to Kampamba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Liskiewicz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kampamba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kampamba actively working from the bottom here.
Liskiewicz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Liskiewicz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kampamba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Liskiewicz connects with a nice short shot to Kampamba's temple.
Liskiewicz lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kampamba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liskiewicz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liskiewicz working Kampamba over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liskiewicz winds up and cracks Kampamba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kampamba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Liskiewicz scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liskiewicz slips a nice elbow through Kampamba's hands, connecting with Kampamba's forehead.

Kampamba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liskiewicz uses his free foot to push down on Kampamba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kampamba.
Liskiewicz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Liskiewicz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Liskiewicz landing punches.
Liskiewicz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kampamba hang on?
Liskiewicz breaks from Kampamba's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kampamba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Michal Liskiewicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liskiewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kampamba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liskiewicz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kampamba, into his guard.

Liskiewicz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kampamba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liskiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liskiewicz scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liskiewicz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kampamba's head.
Liskiewicz is in close to Kampamba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Liskiewicz distracts Kampamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liskiewicz works over Kampamba with some ground and pound from guard.

Kampamba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liskiewicz is aware though and is defending well.

Kampamba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liskiewicz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liskiewicz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kampamba has momentary wrist control but Liskiewicz slips an elbow through the middle.
Liskiewicz working some strikes from top position.
Liskiewicz landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liskiewicz distracts Kampamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liskiewicz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Kampamba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liskiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liskiewicz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Kampamba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liskiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Liskiewicz stands up over Kampamba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liskiewicz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liskiewicz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kampamba's head.
Liskiewicz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liskiewicz stands up over Kampamba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kampamba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liskiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Liskiewicz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kampamba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kampamba working for a triangle but Liskiewicz defends it easily.

Kampamba has his foot on Liskiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liskiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liskiewicz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Liskiewicz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liskiewicz works over Kampamba with some ground and pound from guard.
Liskiewicz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Kampamba has his foot on Liskiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liskiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.

Kampamba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liskiewicz defends it easily.

Kampamba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Liskiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Liskiewicz gets the takedown into side control.
Kampamba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Liskiewicz is working Kampamba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kampamba sneaks back into half guard.
Liskiewicz working Kampamba over with strikes.

Kampamba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liskiewicz pulls his head out easily.

Kampamba looking for submissions off his back.
Liskiewicz drops an elbow to the side of Kampamba's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liskiewicz wants to take a breather but Kampamba is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liskiewicz is nestled in close to Kampamba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kampamba looking for submissions off his back.
Liskiewicz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liskiewicz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Liskiewicz lands strikes from half guard.
Liskiewicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Liskiewicz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Kampamba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liskiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Liskiewicz working the head and body with strikes.
Liskiewicz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Liskiewicz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liskiewicz is nestled in close to Kampamba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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

Kampamba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liskiewicz pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liskiewicz slips a nice elbow through Kampamba's hands, connecting with Kampamba's forehead.

Kampamba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liskiewicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Liskiewicz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kampamba actively working from the bottom here.

Kampamba looking for submissions off his back.
Liskiewicz lands with a punch from half guard.
Kampamba taking some punishment here, with Liskiewicz in his half guard.
Liskiewicz lands with a punch from half guard.

Kampamba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liskiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Liskiewicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kampamba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liskiewicz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Liskiewicz working the head and body with strikes.
Liskiewicz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liskiewicz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kampamba actively working from the bottom here.
Liskiewicz uses his free foot to push down on Kampamba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kampamba.
Liskiewicz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Liskiewicz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Liskiewicz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kampamba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Liskiewicz drops an elbow to the side of Kampamba's head.

Kampamba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kampamba looking for submissions off his back.

Kampamba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liskiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Kampamba has hold of Liskiewicz's hands but Liskiewicz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Liskiewicz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kampamba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Liskiewicz prevents Kampamba from improving his position.
Liskiewicz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kampamba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liskiewicz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kampamba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uaku Uaku Uaua Kampamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Liskiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kampamba tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Liskiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liskiewicz slips a nice elbow through Kampamba's hands, connecting with Kampamba's forehead.

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

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

Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Michal Liskiewicz!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Michal Liskiewicz!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Michal Liskiewicz!

Michal Liskiewicz wins by unanimous decision!