Bloodbath XVIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon McMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd's entrance music is Out of touch. A fine choice. Simon McMaster has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson Kidd's chin.

Kidd
vs
McMaster

194 cm
21
245 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

195 cm
21
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon McMaster!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.

McMaster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kidd controlling the position well.
McMaster is thwarting Kidd's attempts to control the position.
Kidd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

McMaster 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.

McMaster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kidd is just riding it out for now. McMaster eventually gives up the hold.
Kidd is trying to maintain the position but McMaster is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kidd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kidd wants to control but McMaster is keeping busy.
McMaster throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McMaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kidd tries to lock up and control but McMaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McMaster wants to stand but Kidd is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McMaster avoids the attempt from Kidd to control.

McMaster working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kidd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kidd tries to get out of the position.
McMaster looking to ground and pound but Kidd is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd regains half guard.
Kidd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMaster on the ground.
Kidd trying to control but McMaster postures up.
Kidd is trying to stand up here but McMaster is controlling him well.

McMaster seems to be looking for submissions.

McMaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kidd wants to control but McMaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

McMaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kidd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McMaster is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kidd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on McMaster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kidd tries to score with some ground and pound. McMaster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McMaster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kidd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kidd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kidd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McMaster's head.
McMaster is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kidd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McMaster trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McMaster won't allow Kidd to pass to mount.

McMaster kicks off Kidd and gets to his feet.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from McMaster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kidd misses with a takedown attempt

and McMaster counters with a single leg into guard. Kidd didn't expect that.
Kidd trying to keep a closed guard but McMaster is proving a slippery customer.
Kidd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McMaster!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMaster is looking to get to half guard.

Kidd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McMaster has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McMaster!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McMaster fails to land with a series of punches.
McMaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMaster looks to land a combination but Kidd avoids it well.
Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for McMaster.
McMaster throws a series of strikes that have Kidd backpedaling.
McMaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Kidd. Kidd gets slowly back to his feet.
McMaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.

McMaster rushes Kidd and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

McMaster successfully pulls guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMaster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kidd defends well.
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kidd wants to control from the top but McMaster keeps moving.
McMaster working a defensive guard here.
McMaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kidd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McMaster trying to control the position here.

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

and McMaster counters by clinching up.

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.

McMaster breaks from the clinch.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.

McMaster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kidd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kidd is not content to let McMaster control the position.

McMaster decides to stand back up.
McMaster is breathing heavily.
McMaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMaster throws a nice looking combination but Kidd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

McMaster has managed to clinch.
McMaster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kidd smiles and moves away.
McMaster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kidd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd tries to clinch up but McMaster circles away and keeps his distance.

McMaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kidd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kidd stops a takedown attempt from McMaster.

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

Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMaster trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
Kidd is looking to work some ground and pound but McMaster has wrist control.
Kidd preventing the sweep.
McMaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McMaster trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kidd cracks McMaster with a solid left hand.
McMaster keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMaster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from McMaster both land. Nice combination.
McMaster's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McMaster duly obliges.
Simon McMaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMaster throws a right hand that Kidd ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidd also avoids with ease.

McMaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kidd is trying to maintain the position but McMaster is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kidd fails with a takedown attempt.
McMaster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kidd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McMaster counters with a series of strikes. Kidd will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.

McMaster has taken the fight to the clinch.

McMaster successfully pulls guard.

McMaster is looking for a triangle but Kidd pushes his legs off easily.
Kidd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McMaster keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMaster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kidd!
McMaster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kidd?

McMaster looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McMaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McMaster throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kidd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon McMaster has got the better of the ground game so far.

McMaster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McMaster avoids the attempt from Kidd to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster won't let Kidd get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

McMaster jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kidd manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kidd tries to buck McMaster off but McMaster is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.

McMaster rushes Kidd and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McMaster tries to pull guard but Kidd won't allow it.

McMaster breaks the clinch.
McMaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kidd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McMaster.
McMaster shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon McMaster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McMaster closes the distance and clinches up with Kidd, looking for a takedown. McMaster pushes Kidd against the ropes but Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kidd looks for a takedown but McMaster sprawls well.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMaster as he jumps to the side.
Kidd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Kidd avoids them all with ease.
McMaster throws a head kick but Kidd moves out of range.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd wants to clinch.
McMaster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidd as he avoids it easily.
Simon McMaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMaster is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.

McMaster instigates a clinch.
Kidd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McMaster walks away with a smile on his face. Kidd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

McMaster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kidd's half guard.
McMaster wants to get back to his feet.
McMaster working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kidd's thigh. Kidd counters though and makes it back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon McMaster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Austin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Winston Wallace's chin.

Austin
vs
Wallace

193 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

210 cm
26
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Beast Body
Ka-POW Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Austin.
Wallace is trying to control Austin's posture but Austin avoids it.

Austin stands up.

Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wallace napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyson Austin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vilpuri Mursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mursu has chosen mean ass banjo tunes as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Porter
vs
Mursu

188 cm
25
255 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
283 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Enjoys gardening

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vilpuri Mursu!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mursu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mursu closes the distance and clinches up with Porter, looking for a takedown. Mursu pushes Porter against the ropes but Porter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mursu.
Mursu shoots in but no luck this time.
Joey Porter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vilpuri Mursu.
Mursu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mursu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porter but Porter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot by Porter.

It looks like Vilpuri Mursu has been cut.
Mursu fails with a takedown attempt.
Mursu looks gassed!
Porter closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mursu! Porter dives in looking to finish! Mursu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Porter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between stephan evurts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). stephan evurts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

evurts
vs
Yvel

201 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
243 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, stephan evurts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Yvel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
evurts tries to clinch but Yvel is having none of it.
evurts thuds his right hand into Yvel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yvel tries a head kick but it misses.
Yvel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yvel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

evurts instigates a clinch.
Yvel wants a takedown but no success here.
evurts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yvel.
Yvel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. evurts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
evurts is pressed up against the ropes. Yvel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag evurts down to the mat. evurts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
stephan evurts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Yvel.

evurts moves into range and clinches up with Yvel.
Yvel misses with a knee to the head.
Yvel misses with a knee to the head.
Yvel can't get the takedown.
evurts scores a nice knee to the body.
Yvel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as evurts walks away with a smile on his face. Yvel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yvel keeps the fight on the outside.
Yvel misses with a head kick.
evurts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yvel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
evurts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and evurts wants it to stay on the feet.
Yvel looks gassed!
evurts feints a jab and as Yvel dips his head, evurts unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Yvel right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Yvel falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! evurts smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). stephan evurts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajamu Mokoena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Mokoena
vs
Evans

187 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
199 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ajamu Mokoena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokoena lands with a right hand.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mokoena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Mokoena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Mokoena.
Mokoena moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Mokoena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Mokoena.
Evans blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Mokoena.
Mokoena looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Evans lands a head kick. Mokoena smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
A chopping leg kick lands by Evans.
Mokoena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mokoena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans clinches up with Mokoena and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mokoena trying to stall but Evans improves his position.

Evans decides to pull guard.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Mokoena advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mokoena trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mokoena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Evans looking to control.

Evans is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Mokoena frees his head nicely. Oh but Evans has switched to an armbar! Mokoena is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Quinton Evans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Igo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Saunders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Igo
vs
Saunders

187 cm
21
187 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

191 cm
23
168 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Igo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saunders looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Igo looking for submissions off his back.

Saunders is working for a submission of some sort.
Igo is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saunders is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Igo won't allow Saunders to pass to mount.

Saunders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saunders.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Igo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Igo shoots and misses

and Saunders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Igo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Igo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.

Igo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Igo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saunders jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saunders looks gassed!

Saunders is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Igo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igo looking for a sweep. Not yet Igo, not yet.

Saunders is posturing up here but Igo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Saunders tries to roll out but it's too tight and Saunders has to tap! Slick submission there by Igo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Igo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh St Claire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thatcher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing in the Name - Rage Against the Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thatcher
vs
St Claire

186 cm
23
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Thatcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh St Claire!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thatcher - that will leave a mark!
St Claire misses with a two punch combination.
St Claire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thatcher. Thatcher obviously looking to wear him down.
St Claire blocks a head kick by Thatcher.
St Claire lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Nick Thatcher has been cut.
St Claire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Claire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Josh St Claire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Claire misses with a two punch combination.
Thatcher scoring well with a low kick there.
Thatcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thatcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from St Claire does no damage.
St Claire throws a nice looking combination but Thatcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thatcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Thatcher clinches.
St Claire takes a knee to the side of the body.
St Claire tries to break free but Thatcher pushes him back against the ropes.
Thatcher keeps control of St Claire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thatcher scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Josh St Claire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thatcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Thatcher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thatcher lands a good knee to the midsection. St Claire won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Claire looks gassed!
Thatcher unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Claire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
St Claire takes a knee to the side of the body.
St Claire takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thatcher lands a good knee to the midsection. St Claire won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thatcher connects with a knee to the head.
Thatcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thatcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thatcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Claire's face.
Thatcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thatcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thatcher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Thatcher.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body.
Thatcher unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Claire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thatcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thatcher unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Claire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher landing knees to the body.
Thatcher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thatcher connects with a knee to the head.
Thatcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thatcher scores a nice knee to the body.
Thatcher scores with a knee to the head.
Thatcher lands a knee to the head.
Thatcher with a knee to the head.
Thatcher with a knee to the head.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thatcher.
Thatcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Claire's efforts to push away.
Thatcher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Claire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thatcher crunches a lovely knee into St Claire's ribcage.
Thatcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Thatcher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher crunches a lovely knee into St Claire's ribcage.
Thatcher missing with knees to the body.
Thatcher tries to land knees in the clinch but St Claire avoids the damage to the body.
Thatcher landing knees to the body.
Thatcher lands a nice knee to the body.
St Claire managing to block the knees to the body from Thatcher.
A knee to the head by Thatcher.

That has opened up Josh St Claire's cut even more.
St Claire is trying to force a seperation but Thatcher has the dominant position.
Thatcher landing knees to the head.
Thatcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thatcher.
St Claire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thatcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Claire avoids it.
St Claire tries to circle away but Thatcher has him pinned against the ropes.
Thatcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Claire is defending well for now.
Thatcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Claire avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Claire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thatcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Claire's face.
St Claire tries to circle away but Thatcher has him pinned against the ropes.
St Claire wants to get back to striking at distance but Thatcher won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Thatcher.
St Claire avoiding damage as Thatcher throws knees to the body.
St Claire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Claire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Claire working hard to break the clinch.
Thatcher misses with a knee to the head.
Thatcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thatcher missing with knees to the body.
Thatcher just leaning against St Claire, taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Claire tries to break the clinch but Thatcher is controlling the position.
St Claire working hard to break the clinch.
Thatcher trying to land knees to the body.
Thatcher misses with a knee to the head.
St Claire wants to break free but Thatcher has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Thatcher dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

St Claire throws a right hand that Thatcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Thatcher also avoids with ease.
Thatcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Claire throws a right hand that Thatcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Thatcher also avoids with ease.
St Claire throws a body kick that misses.
Thatcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St Claire. That did some damage!
Thatcher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
St Claire throws a right and a left that Thatcher avoids nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thatcher - that will leave a mark!
A punch lands to the side of Thatcher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Claire throws a combination. Thatcher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thatcher tried to score with a low kick but St Claire checks it.
St Claire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St Claire lands a jab.

Thatcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Thatcher.
St Claire is breathing heavily.
Thatcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nick Thatcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher just leaning against St Claire, taking a breather.
St Claire is trying to force a seperation but Thatcher has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thatcher obliges.
Thatcher scores with a knee to the head.
St Claire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Thatcher.
Thatcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thatcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Claire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thatcher lands a good knee to the midsection. St Claire won't want to take too many of those.
Thatcher working St Claire over with knees to the body.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body.
Thatcher scores with a knee to the head.
Thatcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Claire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thatcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body.
Thatcher landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thatcher obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thatcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thatcher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thatcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
St Claire takes a knee right on the jaw!
St Claire tries to break free but Thatcher pushes him back against the ropes.
St Claire wants to break free but Thatcher has control.
Thatcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thatcher trying to land knees to the body.
Thatcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thatcher trying to land knees to the body.
St Claire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thatcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Claire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thatcher scores a nice knee to the body.
Thatcher prevents St Claire from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body.
Thatcher keeps control of St Claire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Claire managing to block the knees to the body from Thatcher.
Thatcher working St Claire over with knees to the body.
St Claire working hard to break the clinch.
Thatcher has St Claire pressed against the ropes, preventing St Claire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Thatcher.
St Claire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thatcher has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Thatcher.
Thatcher unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thatcher keeps control of St Claire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thatcher trying to land knees to the body.
St Claire tries to break free but Thatcher pushes him back against the ropes.
Thatcher connects with a knee to the head.
St Claire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thatcher has him pressed against the ropes.
Thatcher controlling the action here for a moment.
St Claire tries to circle away but Thatcher has him pinned against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thatcher keeps control of St Claire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thatcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thatcher unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Claire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thatcher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thatcher lands a knee to the head.
St Claire tries to break free but Thatcher pushes him back against the ropes.
St Claire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thatcher unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thatcher tries to land knees in the clinch but St Claire avoids the damage to the body.
Thatcher tries to land knees in the clinch but St Claire avoids the damage to the body.
St Claire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thatcher obliges.
St Claire tries to break free but Thatcher pushes him back against the ropes.
St Claire working hard to break the clinch.
Thatcher crunches a lovely knee into St Claire's ribcage.
Thatcher connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Claire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Claire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from St Claire.
St Claire throws a right and a left that Thatcher avoids nicely.
Thatcher dodges the punch combination from St Claire.
St Claire scores with a nice right hand.
Thatcher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thatcher throws a leg kick which misses St Claire's front leg but catches the back leg as St Claire tries to avoid it.
Thatcher delivers a nice body kick.
Thatcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Claire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thatcher.
St Claire lunges at Thatcher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thatcher's hand.

Thatcher pushes St Claire up against the ropes in a clinch.
St Claire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Thatcher.
Thatcher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Claire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Claire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thatcher connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thatcher obliges.
Thatcher scores a nice knee to the body.
Thatcher connects with a knee to the head.
Thatcher lands a good knee to the midsection. St Claire won't want to take too many of those.
Thatcher lands a knee to the head.
Thatcher scores with a knee to the head.
St Claire tries to break free but Thatcher pushes him back against the ropes.
Thatcher landing knees to the body.
Thatcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thatcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Claire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thatcher working St Claire over with knees to the body.
Thatcher with a knee to the head.
Thatcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Claire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thatcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Claire's face.
St Claire managing to block the knees to the body from Thatcher.
Thatcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thatcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Claire can do to turn this around?
St Claire is trying to break the clinch but Thatcher is controlling him.
St Claire is trying to break free.
Thatcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Claire is defending well for now.
St Claire wants to break free but Thatcher has control.
Thatcher scores a nice knee to the body.
St Claire has had enough of the clinch but Thatcher keeps him there for the moment.
Thatcher looking to throw knees to the head but St Claire is blocking nicely.
Thatcher keeps control of St Claire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thatcher tries to land knees in the clinch but St Claire avoids the damage to the body.
Thatcher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Claire working hard to break the clinch.
St Claire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thatcher misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Thatcher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher misses with a knee to the head.
St Claire has had enough of the clinch but Thatcher keeps him there for the moment.
Thatcher with a knee to the head.
St Claire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thatcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Claire can't break the clinch.
St Claire is trying to break free.
St Claire tries to break the clinch but Thatcher is controlling the position.
Thatcher has St Claire pressed against the ropes, preventing St Claire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Claire is looking to break free of the clinch but Thatcher has double underhooks.
Thatcher has St Claire pressed against the ropes, preventing St Claire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thatcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Claire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thatcher lands a knee to the body.
St Claire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
St Claire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thatcher tries to land knees in the clinch but St Claire avoids the damage to the body.
St Claire managing to block the knees to the body from Thatcher.
Josh St Claire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Thatcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
St Claire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thatcher tries to land a knee to the head but St Claire blocks with his arms.
St Claire tries to break the clinch but Thatcher is controlling the position.
St Claire tries to break the clinch but Thatcher is controlling the position.
Thatcher landing knees to the head.
St Claire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thatcher connects with a knee to the head.
Thatcher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thatcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
St Claire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thatcher trying to land knees to the body.
St Claire tries to circle away but Thatcher has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thatcher.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thatcher.
Thatcher crunches a lovely knee into St Claire's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Thatcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thatcher 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Thatcher!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Rava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rava comes into the arena with Blue October - Drilled a Wire through my cheek blaring out of the sound system. Morgan has chosen The Green Man - Easy as his entrance music. The key to victory for Pietro Rava has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rava
vs
Morgan

185 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Hell's Balls Recovery
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pietro Rava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morgan drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rava is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Rava wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan wants to stand but Rava is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rava has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
Rava keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan wants to stand and escape but instead Rava has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rava tries to stand but Morgan is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rava can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rava has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Rava won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Rava wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Rava won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Rava throws a big right hand that misses.
Rava is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice cross by Rava.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Rava sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan looks gassed!

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.
Morgan tries to clinch there but Rava circles away.
Rava looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Morgan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rava to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Rava drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rava jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rava is one step ahead there.
Rava works over Morgan with some ground and pound from guard.
Rava wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.

Morgan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rava has passed into half guard!

Rava stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rava lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rava works over Morgan's head and body with a nice combination.

Rava closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rava lands in his opponent's guard.
Rava distracts Morgan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rava throws a big right hand that misses.

Rava drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Rava off! Rava jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Rava looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rava wriggles free and stands up.
Rava lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Rava has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morgan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rava prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rava scores with a knee to the head.

Rava manages to break the clinch.

Rava shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rava accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rava trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pietro Rava dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rava has managed to clinch.
Morgan can't get the takedown.

Rava breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rava rushes Morgan and presses him up against the ropes.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Rava.
Rava looking to stall.

Rava manages to break the clinch.

Rava takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rava lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

Rava manages to break the clinch.

Rava closes the distance and clinches.
Rava trying to stall but Morgan improves his position.
Morgan is breathing heavily.

Rava manages to break the clinch.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt

and Rava counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morgan won't be happy with that.
Pietro Rava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Rava wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to bench press Rava off him but Rava keeps the position.
Check out the look on Rava's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rava wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Rava working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rava creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rava wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Rava in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rava lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morgan down.
Morgan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Morgan is bucking up trying to escape but Rava cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morgan is in a horrible position here. Rava smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pietro Rava overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Morgan is rocked!
Morgan can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rava landing punches.
Rava postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Morgan bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rava and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Rava!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Wailer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Jangwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wailer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Soul Rebel. Bunny Wailer is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wailer
vs
Jangwal

190 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bunny Wailer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sunny Jangwal!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jangwal throws a series of strikes that have Wailer backpedaling.
Jangwal throws a push kick but Wailer slaps the foot to one side.
Wailer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wailer tries to bum rush Jangwal with a series of wild strikes but Jangwal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jangwal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wailer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Sunny Jangwal has been cut.
Jangwal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jangwal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wailer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jangwal.
Wailer avoids the head kick by Jangwal.
A punch lands to the side of Jangwal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wailer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jangwal circles away quickly and effectively.
Wailer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jangwal.
Wailer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wailer misses with the combination.
Jangwal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wailer throws a body punch but Jangwal moves out of range.
Jangwal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jangwal throws a head kick but Wailer moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jangwal.
Jangwal doesn't manage to clinch there - Wailer circles away.
Wailer connects with a body shot.
Jangwal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wailer counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangwal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wailer connects with the punch.
Jangwal throws a right hand that Wailer ducks under and follows up with a left that Wailer also avoids with ease.
Wailer scores with a shot to the body.
Jangwal looks gassed!
Wailer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jangwal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jangwal takes one to the side of the head.

That has opened up Sunny Jangwal's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Wailer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jangwal. Jangwal tries to recover but Wailer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jangwal lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Wailer!
Bunny Wailer retains his middleweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hands
vs
Kattilalaakso

182 cm
20
197 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
199 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kattilalaakso fails with a takedown attempt.
Kattilalaakso throws a nice looking combination but Hands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands dodges the punch combination from Kattilalaakso.
Kattilalaakso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Kattilalaakso rushes Hands and presses him up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kattilalaakso fails to land.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hands is working Kattilalaakso over against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands.
Hands trying to control the position but instead, Kattilalaakso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hands into the ropes.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hands has Kattilalaakso pressed against the ropes, preventing Kattilalaakso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hands breaks the clinch.
Kattilalaakso throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Hands lands a right hook to the body.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Kattilalaakso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hands sprawls well initially but Kattilalaakso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hands trying to hold on to Kattilalaakso's head to control him but Kattilalaakso postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hands pushes Kattilalaakso off and gets back to his feet.
Hands scores with a jab. Kattilalaakso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kattilalaakso moves away from the strike by Hands.
Hands throws a combination that misses
and Kattilalaakso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kattilalaakso lands with an uppercut that bounces Hands off the ropes and back into rage.
Hands misses with an uppercut. Kattilalaakso saw that one coming.

Kattilalaakso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hands to the mat! Hands manages to get full guard.
Kattilalaakso won't allow Hands to sweep him here.
Hands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kattilalaakso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hands is trying to keep Kattilalaakso in close.
Kattilalaakso looking to pass the guard.
Hands is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands slips a jab from Kattilalaakso.
Kattilalaakso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hands clobbers Kattilalaakso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kattilalaakso's corner calls for a 1-2. Kattilalaakso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kattilalaakso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hands scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kattilalaakso closes the distance and pushes Hands back into the ropes.
Kattilalaakso misses with some punches.

Hands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hands swings for the body but Kattilalaakso moves out of range.
Hands falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kattilalaakso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kattilalaakso.
Hands trying to control the position.
Kattilalaakso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kattilalaakso throwing strikes but missing.
Hands looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kattilalaakso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kattilalaakso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hands is pulling down on Kattilalaakso's head. It's preventing any offense from Kattilalaakso, at least for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kattilalaakso throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
Hands scores with a nice right hand.
Kattilalaakso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hands lands a nice looking body shot.
Kattilalaakso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hands but Hands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kattilalaakso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Kattilalaakso.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kattilalaakso.
Hands throws a shot to the body.

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.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kattilalaakso is looking to clinch.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kattilalaakso.
Kattilalaakso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hands fails to land with a series of punches.
Kattilalaakso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kattilalaakso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damian Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso.
Kattilalaakso looks gassed!
Kattilalaakso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hands defends it nicely.
Hands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kattilalaakso's head.
Kattilalaakso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kattilalaakso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hands slips under a jab from Kattilalaakso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hands with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hands!
Kattilalaakso scores with a decent looking hook.
Damian Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kattilalaakso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Hands.
Hands staying out of range there.
Kattilalaakso throws a big shot that misses.
Hands connects with a single shot there.
Hands lands with a cross.
Damian Hands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kattilalaakso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hands is fending him off so far but Kattilalaakso persists. Nope, Hands circles away and we're back to standing.
Hands slips a straight right by Kattilalaakso.
Hands throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kattilalaakso.
Hands lands with a shot to the body.
Kattilalaakso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kattilalaakso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hands scores with a jab to the body.
Hands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kattilalaakso is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Kattilalaakso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hands displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kattilalaakso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kattilalaakso might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kattilalaakso slips a jab and a cross from Hands.
Hands misses with a double jab.
Kattilalaakso tries to move into range but Hands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kattilalaakso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damian Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MarttiDylan Kattilalaakso.
Hands swinging wildly here.
Kattilalaakso walks into a left hand.
Kattilalaakso shoots in and drives through. Hands sprawls well.
Hands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hands scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hands misses with the combination.
Kattilalaakso misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands jabs at Kattilalaakso's body.
Hands lands a jab-cross combination.
Hands lands with a nice combination. Kattilalaakso backs away looking to recover.
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!
Hands lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hands there.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Kattilalaakso.
Hands scores with a jab.
Hands lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hands misses with a few strikes there.
Hands lands with a good body shot.
Hands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kattilalaakso doesn't seem bothered though.
Hands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kattilalaakso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kattilalaakso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hands to score with a decent uppercut.
Hands cracks Kattilalaakso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands scores with a shot to the body.
Hands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hands lands a glancing blow to the side of Kattilalaakso's head.
Hands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hands lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hands lands with a cross.
Hands lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hands.
A shot to the body from Kattilalaakso misses
and Hands counters with a series of strikes. Kattilalaakso will be more careful next time no doubt.

Kattilalaakso is rocked!
Kattilalaakso seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hands shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kattilalaakso is backing up but Hands catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kattilalaakso covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hands Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Hands!