LOP Adams vs. Bannon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between lolit perform (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joze rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joze rizal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

perform
vs
rizal

155 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, lolit perform!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, joze rizal!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
perform fails in his attempt to clinch.
perform tries a low kick but rizal avoids it.
perform could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
rizal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. perform tries to avoid it but rizal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag perform to the ground. perform escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
perform throws a series of punches but rizal moves out of range.
rizal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from perform.
The fight stays on the outside here - perform looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
perform gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and rizal counters with a single leg into guard. perform didn't expect that.
perform is trying to control the position but rizal postures up.
rizal stays in close to perform's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by joze rizal.
perform tries to clinch but fails miserably

and rizal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
rizal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
rizal won't allow perform to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rizal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
I looks like rizal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

perform has his foot on rizal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. rizal works his way back into a safe position though.
rizal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by joze rizal.
perform tries for a takedown but rizal circles away easily

and rizal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
perform might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rizal sitting in guard here, content to control.
perform wants to sweep here but rizal controlling him for the moment.
rizal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed perform's guard.
perform is looking for a sweep. rizal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
perform is breathing heavily.
rizal is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that rizal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by joze rizal.
perform shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and rizal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in perform's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lolit perform. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
rizal slips nicely into half guard.
rizal slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

joze rizal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

perform fails with the takedown

and rizal counters with a takedown into side control.
perform gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
rizal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
perform is trying desperately to improve position.
rizal controlling from the full mount.
perform flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rizal controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
perform can't escape the position.
perform trying desperately to get to his feet.
joze rizal has got the better of the ground game so far.
rizal controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
perform slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by joze rizal.
perform tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
perform closes the distance but rizal moves to the side

and rizal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by rizal.
rizal 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.
perform looking to hit a scissor sweep but rizal is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
perform is working hard here to advance position.

perform escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. rizal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
rizal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
rizal wants to control from the top but perform keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
rizal postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lazy body kick from perform

and rizal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
rizal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

joze rizal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

perform wants to clinch

and rizal counters with a single leg into guard. perform didn't expect that.
rizal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
perform is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
rizal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by joze rizal.
perform fails with the takedown

and rizal counters with a shoot takedown. perform fights it but they end up in guard.
perform controls rizal momentarily but rizal frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rizal stays in close to perform's body and controls the position.
rizal stops perform from standing up.
rizal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
rizal passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
perform is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
rizal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
rizal wants to control but perform is keeping him busy.
rizal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by joze rizal.
rizal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
perform tries to clinch but rizal moves away

and rizal counters with a takedown into side control.
rizal trying to control the position but perform is working away.
rizal in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rizal wants to lay and pray for a moment but perform keeps working.
perform is trying to get back to half guard.
rizal controlling the position from side mount.

That's four 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by joze rizal.
perform missing with a left hand there. rizal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
perform misses with a low kick.
perform throws a lazy right hand but rizal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
lolit perform seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
perform with a lazy takedown attempt

and rizal counters with a nice double leg into side control. perform won't be happy with that.
lolit perform has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
rizal is staying tight to perform's torso, preventing him from escaping.

And that's the end of the fight!
joze rizal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got rizal 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... joze rizal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dana Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Last resort kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hodges
vs
Gordon

165 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dana Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grant Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hodges gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hodges keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hodges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Hodges keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Hodges is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gordon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hodges manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Hodges tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hodges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hodges moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gordon.
Dana Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Gordon.
Gordon looks gassed!
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

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.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hodges sprawls well. Hodges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon dives in and grabs Hodges's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodges pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Hodges both land. Nice combination.

Hodges bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hodges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodges scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gordon to see if he's OK.

Hodges is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Hodges is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Hodges tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.

Hodges wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
Hodges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Hodges advances nicely into full mount.

Gordon bucks up and throws Hodges to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gordon won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges working the ground and pound.

Hodges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gordon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hodges asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hodges 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.
Hodges trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hodges is staying active underneath Gordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dana Hodges dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hodges takes the fight into the clinch.
Hodges tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Hodges stops a takedown attempt from Gordon.
Gordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hodges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hodges pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dana Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Gordon.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Hodges circles away easily

and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gordon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hodges landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hodges seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hodges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Hodges landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hodges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dana Hodges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodges controlling the action here.
Hodges is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hodges working Gordon over with strikes.
Hodges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is trying to stand.

Hodges seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Gordon pushes Hodges off looking to stand but Hodges dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hodges.
Hodges thows a huge punch but Gordon dodges it nicely.
Gordon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordon.

Gordon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hodges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon has his takedown stuffed

so Hodges counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges prevents Gordon from getting back to his feet.
Hodges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hodges defends well.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet but Hodges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hodges with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Hodges from controlling successfully.
Hodges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hodges stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dana Hodges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon leaves Hodges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Gordon scores with a takedown into Hodges's guard.
Hodges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hodges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dana Hodges dominated that second round.
That's time! Hodges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hodges shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gordon really wants to buck Hodges off and get back to his feet.
The referee warns Gordon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gordon tries to buck Hodges off but he can't manage it.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Hodges connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Hodges working for a submission but Gordon is keeping him at bay.
A nice elbow there by Hodges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hodges lands with some strikes.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges scoring with strikes but Gordon is staying in there.
BOOM! Hodges connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gordon really wants to buck Hodges off and get back to his feet.
Gordon tries to hold on but Hodges pushes him away.
Hodges landing punches.
Hodges with good strikes from the mount here!

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.
Hodges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon really wants to buck Hodges off and get back to his feet.
Hodges punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hodges landing punches.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Hodges's attempts to control the action.
Hodges unloads with some shots from mount but Gordon bucks and avoids them well.
Hodges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gordon wants to hold on but Hodges pushes him away.
Hodges won't let Gordon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hodges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon is trying to stand up.
Hodges looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.

Hodges is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gordon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.

Hodges wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hodges.
Hodges unloads with some shots from mount but Gordon bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Grant Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dana Hodges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hodges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dana Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodges 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dana Hodges!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jeff ibanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jeff ibanez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bonney
vs
ibanez

170 cm
19
133 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

213 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, jeff ibanez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from ibanez as Bonney shoots in.
Bonney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ibanez.
ibanez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Bonney cracks ibanez with a big right hand and ibanez goes down!

ibanez is rocked!

It looks like jeff ibanez has been cut.
Bonney gets to his feet and stands over ibanez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! ibanez felt that one! Bonney unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save ibanez from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Bonney!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learmont is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snoop Dogg and Young Jeezy - Wannabes. The key to victory for Max Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gracie
vs
Learmont

173 cm
25
178 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a body punch but Learmont moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.

Learmont drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Learmont advances position into side control!

Learmont is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.

Learmont wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Learmont throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.

Learmont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Learmont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Learmont.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.

Learmont tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Learmont has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Learmont is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Learmont looks gassed!

Learmont is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Learmont drags him back down.
Learmont has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Learmont wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Learmont working away.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Learmont won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.

Learmont drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Learmont has Gracie in his guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Learmont blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Learmont is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Learmont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four 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.

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

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

Learmont drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Learmont jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Learmont advances position into side control!
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Learmont thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Learmont dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Learmont on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Learmont's front leg but catches the back leg as Learmont tries to avoid it.
Learmont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Learmont, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Learmont looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Learmont throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Learmont decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Learmont scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Learmont won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Learmont drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Learmont has Gracie in his guard.
Learmont keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Learmont won't let him.

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.
Gracie won't allow Learmont to sweep him here.
Gracieis looking to pass into half guard but Learmont pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Learmont is in guard.
Learmont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Learmont is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Learmont is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Learmont is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Learmont is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont passes into half guard.
Learmont uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Learmont working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Learmont fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to hold on but Learmont pushes him away.
Learmont lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Learmont works his way to his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Learmont scores with punches from the back.

Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Learmont.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Learmont has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie tries to escape but Learmont has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Learmont throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gracie could be in trouble here!

Learmont looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Learmont lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Learmont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.

Learmont is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Nice strikes from Learmont there.
Learmont is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie!

Learmont moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!

Learmont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Learmont is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Learmont wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Learmont thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries to buck Learmont off but Learmont is having none of it.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Learmont scoring with strikes.
Steve Learmont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont working the ground and pound from side control.
Learmont grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
Learmont landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Learmont wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Learmont is chipping away with strikes.
Learmont working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Learmont is working to tighten is grip on Gracie's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gracie has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Learmont is really squeezing tight and eventually Gracie passes out! Learmont breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Learmont!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tso comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu Fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! General Tso is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Tso

165 cm
24
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

166 cm
23
135 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Tso!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tso throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Tso connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Lance Jackson has been cut.
Tso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tso digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Tso throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.

Jackson rushes Tso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Tso breaks the clinch.
Tso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Tso misses.
Jackson dives in and grabs Tso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tso pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Tso with a hook.
Tso throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tso misses with a double jab.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tso connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tso jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Tso throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
General Tso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to clinch but Tso moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range as Tso strikes.
Tso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Tso loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.

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

Jackson is rocked!
Tso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tso but Tso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tso fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jackson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jackson looks to clinch but Tso throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jackson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). General Tso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes into the arena with Shurik'n - Samourai blaring out of the sound system. Jordan Swift is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fredriksson
vs
Swift

178 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

(GTI) PROLETARIAN
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Swift!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift connects with a high kick.
Swift throws a nice looking combination but Fredriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swift.

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

Fredriksson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swift lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Fredriksson is looking to close the distance but Swift sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Fredriksson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Fredriksson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jordan Swift!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Starr II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Darko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Starr II
vs
Darko

178 cm
24
172 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

172 cm
26
182 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Starr II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr II ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starr II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Darko clinches up with Starr II and pushes him back against the cage.
Starr II stops a takedown attempt from Darko.
Darko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Darko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starr II's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darko misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starr II.

Darko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Darko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Starr II dodges the ground and pound from Darko.

Darko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Darko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Starr II to see if he's OK.
Starr II is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko throws an elbow but Starr II slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko working the head and body with strikes.
Starr II taking a bit of punishment here - Darko scoring with strikes.
Darko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Darko landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Darko trying to control the action but Starr II is working from the bottom.
Starr II stops Darko from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Starr II is working to avoid the ground and pound but Darko connects with a decent elbow.
Starr II avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Darko.
Starr II is breathing heavily.
Starr II wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Darko controls the position.
Darko working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Darko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Darko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Starr II has escaped the position, nice work there.
Darko wants to control but Starr II is keeping him busy.
Starr II gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Darko unloading with bombs!
Starr II taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Starr II, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starr II tries to bum rush Darko with a series of wild strikes but Darko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starr II moves out of range of the body kick from Darko.

Darko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Starr II is trying to stand up here but Darko is controlling him well.
Darko wants to free his trapped foot but Starr II is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darko is trying to control. Starr II wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darko moves into full mount! Starr II won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Darko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Darko lands a nice shot to the head.

Starr II is rocked!
Darko postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Starr II badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Darko around the waist but Darko pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Darko is the winner by TKO! Darko jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Darko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shante Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Some Other Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Some Other Guy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Franklin
vs
Other Guy

190 cm
23
183 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shante Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Some Other Guy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin throws a good cross that connects.
Other Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Other Guy.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Other Guy moves out of range.
Franklin takes one to the chin there.
Franklin defending well as Other Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Other Guy throws a jab when Franklin was well out of range.
Other Guy lands with an overhand left.
Franklin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franklin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Other Guy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Other Guy slips a straight right by Franklin.
Other Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Other Guy defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
Other Guy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Franklin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklin slips under a jab from Other Guy.
Franklin throws a body punch but Other Guy moves out of range.
Franklin misses the body punch
and Other Guy counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin throws a hook to the side of Other Guy's head but Other Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franklin misses with a hook. Other Guy ducked under it nicely.
Franklin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Other Guy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Franklin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Other Guy misses with an uppercut.
Franklin throws a right hand that Other Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Other Guy also avoids with ease.
Other Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franklin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Other Guy misses the body punch
and Franklin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franklin jabs Other Guy right on the nose. Other Guy blinks but takes it well.
Franklin throws a sloppy body shot
and Other Guy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Other Guy throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
Other Guy misses with a body punch
and Other Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Other Guy. Beautiful body shot.
Other Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin slips a straight right by Other Guy.
Other Guy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Franklin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Other Guy.
A swing and a miss from Franklin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Other Guy throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
Other Guy lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Other Guy moves out of range as Franklin strikes.
Franklin misses with a combination
and Other Guy counters with a nice body shot.
Franklin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Other Guy misses its intended target.
Franklin slips under a jab from Other Guy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Other Guy.
Franklin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Other Guy avoids the body shot from Franklin.
Some Other Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Other Guy misses with a jab to the body
and Franklin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Other Guy misses with an uppercut.
Franklin throws the left hand but Other Guy avoids the punch easily.
Franklin swings for the body but Other Guy moves out of range.
Other Guy scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Other Guy throws a hook to the side of Franklin's head but Franklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Other Guy swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Other Guy. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Other Guy misses with a shot to the body
and Franklin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franklin takes a swing at Other Guy's ribcage but misses.
Other Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
Other Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Other Guy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Franklin misses with a hook. Other Guy ducked under it nicely.
Other Guy ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a looping right.
Franklin misses with a hook. Other Guy ducked under it nicely.
Other Guy misses with an uppercut. Franklin saw that one coming.
Other Guy misses with a hook to the body
and Franklin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Other Guy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franklin in his tracks.
Other Guy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franklin doesn't seem bothered though.

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

Franklin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franklin misses with a jab to the body

and Other Guy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franklin! Other Guy lets Franklin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Franklin misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Other Guy. Franklin does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Some Other Guy 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Other Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
Franklin cracks Other Guy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Other Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Franklin looks to land a left hand but Other Guy moved out of range nicely.
Other Guy avoids the body shot from Franklin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Other Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Franklin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franklin misses with an uppercut.
Other Guy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Franklin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Other Guy counters with a nice body shot.
Franklin throws a lazy right hand but Other Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Other Guy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Franklin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franklin takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Other Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Other Guy misses with a body shot.
Franklin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franklin is looking to chop away at Other Guy's legs.
Other Guy throws a combination that misses
and Franklin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franklin avoids the body shot from Other Guy.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Other Guy.
Other Guy throws a hook but Franklin blocks it.
Other Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Franklin.
Other Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Other Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Other Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.
Shante Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Other Guy.
Other Guy lands a hook that stumbles Franklin back into the cage. Other Guy follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Franklin to the canvas! Other Guy pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Franklin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Some Other Guy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charon Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Radzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hawkins
vs
Radzak

181 cm
21
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

184 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Hawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Radzak!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Radzak.
Hawkins lands with a cross.
Hawkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawkins connects with a high kick.
Hawkins scores with a kick to the body.
Hawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Radzak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Radzak throws a head kick that Hawkins semi-blocks.

It looks like Charon Hawkins has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.

Hawkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Radzak won't allow it.

Radzak manages to break the clinch.
Radzak tries to clinch but Hawkins moves away
and Hawkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Radzak shrugs it off.
Radzak tries to clinch up.
Radzak wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
Radzak doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
A head kick by Radzak misses
and Hawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Hawkins clinches up against the cage.

Hawkins gets control of Radzak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hawkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Radzak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Radzak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Charon Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Radzak clinches.
Hawkins avoiding damage as Radzak throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Radzak.
Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Radzak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Radzak just stands there and leans against the cage.

Hawkins breaks from the clinch.

Hawkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Radzak is trying to defend but Hawkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Radzak's head.
Hawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawkins wants to control but Radzak is keeping him busy.

Hawkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Radzak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Radzak tries to kick Hawkins off but Hawkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Hawkins darts in and clinches Radzak up against the cage.

Radzak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Radzak tries to clinch
and Hawkins counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radzak tries a head kick but it misses.
Radzak throws a lazy head kick

and Hawkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Radzak looks gassed!
Hawkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hawkins throws an elbow but Radzak slips to the side and avoids it well.
Radzak is trying to get back to his feet.

Hawkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Radzak, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawkins trying to control the action but Radzak is working from the bottom.
Hawkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

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.
Hawkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Radzak is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Hawkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Radzak prevents Hawkins from moving into mount.
Hawkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radzak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Radzak keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Hawkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charon Hawkins'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.

Hawkins tries to clinch but Radzak moves away
and Radzak counters with a solid body kick.
Radzak tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Radzak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Radzak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawkins scores with a kick to the body.

Radzak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawkins is trying to force a seperation but Radzak has the dominant position.
Radzak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Radzak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawkins stalling against the cage.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radzak has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Radzak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Radzak lands a knee to the head.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radzak has him pressed against the cage.
Radzak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Radzak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkins.
Hawkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Radzak walks away with a smile on his face. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charon Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Radzak clinches.
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Radzak smiles and moves away.
Charon Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Radzak tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radzak gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Radzak closes the distance and clinches.
Radzak looking to throw knees to the head but Hawkins is blocking nicely.

Hawkins pulls guard effortlessly.

Hawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Radzak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Radzak tries to stand but Hawkins is controlling from the bottom.
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radzak is one step ahead there.
Radzak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawkins, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Radzak defends it easily.
Radzak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Radzak wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hawkins's closed guard. He's half up but Hawkins has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hawkins pivots and extends the arm, Radzak falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hawkins! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charon Hawkins!
Charon Hawkins is the new welterweight champion!

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Main event

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

Adams
vs
Bannon

180 cm
24
270 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shannon Bannon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Bannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bannon.
Bannon throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Bannon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bannon is trying to get back to his feet.
Bannon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams trying to control the position but Bannon is working away.
Adams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bannon seems a little lost for a moment, as Adams dominates the positioning.

Adams is trying to get an arm triangle but Bannon is defending well.

Adams tries for a kimura but Bannon is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Adams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams 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.
Adams throws a strike aimed at the side of Bannon's head but Bannon avoids it well.
Bannon is not content to let Adams control the position.

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.
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.

Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bannon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Adams shoots in and bounces Bannon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bannon keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bannon pushes Adams off and scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Bannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Bannon ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Bannon staying out of range there.

Bannon lands a left and a right that send Adams crashing to the mat, dazed. Bannon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Mark Adams has been cut.
Shannon Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bannon tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Adams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bannon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bannon defending against the ground and pound.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bannon keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to move to mount but Bannon reverses beautifully and ends up in Adams's guard.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bannon preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shannon Bannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Adams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Bannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bannon throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.

Adams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bannon was covering up waiting for the punch and Adams finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Bannon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bannon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Bannon connects with a nice cross there... Adams is looking wobbly and Bannon recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Adams to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bannon jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shannon Bannon!
Shannon Bannon is the new heavyweight champion!

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