AFC - Challenge 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lawrence
vs
Judo

150 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanzo Judo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judo misses with a double jab.
Judo looks to land a combination but Lawrence avoids it well.
Lawrence shoots in but no luck this time.
Judo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Judo but Judo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Judo cracks Lawrence with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Judo looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
Lawrence misses with a body kick.
Lawrence slips under a jab.
Judo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawrence.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Judo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lawrence napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawrence is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Judo decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Lawrence has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Judo breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Judo counters by clinching up.
Lawrence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Judo holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawrence drops back down to his feet.
Lawrence prevents Judo from breaking the clinch.
Judo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Judo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence fails with the takedown

and Judo moves into the clinch.
Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Judo prevents it.
Lawrence tries a knee to the head but Judo blocks it.
Lawrence jumps guard but Judo stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Judo tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawrence is trying to drag Judo to the mat but Judo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Judo wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawrence fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo is pushing Lawrence up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lawrence is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Judo is keeping busy.
Judo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawrence avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lawrence is trying to maintain a safe position but Judo gets an underhook and turns Lawrence into the cage.

Judo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence shoots in but no luck this time.
Judo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawrence. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Judo or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence which made him look bad.
Judo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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.
Nice takedown defense from Judo. No joy for Lawrence on that attempt.
Lawrence wants to slow Judo down by chopping away at his legs.
Judo tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.
Judo blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Judo has a takedown stuffed.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judo.
Judo looks gassed!

Judo has managed to clinch.

Judo manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawrence keeps control of Judo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Judo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence closes the distance looking to clinch

and Judo counters by moving into the clinch.
Judo tries to break the clinch but Lawrence is controlling the position.

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

Judo takes the fight into the clinch.
Lawrence tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lawrence is trying to break free.
Lawrence is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Judo has him pressed against the cage.
Judo has Lawrence pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawrence manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lawrence is looking to break free of the clinch but Judo has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lawrence tries to break free but Judo pushes him back against the cage.
Lawrence tries to stall but Judo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Judo leaning against his opponent.

Judo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence with a poor takedown

and Judo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lawrence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judo manages to get himself to full guard.
Judo is breathing heavily.
Judo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lawrence!

Judo get's back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence rushes Judo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Judo.
Judo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Judo stops a takedown attempt from Lawrence.
A frustrated look appears on Lawrence's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judo. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.

Lawrence shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lawrence was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lawrence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Judo on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Lawrence there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Judo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Judo trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawrence wants to control but Judo is keeping him busy.
Lawrence is really struggling to control Judo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lawrence prevents Judo from improving his position.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Judo is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawrence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Judo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

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.
Lawrence is looking to break free of the clinch but Judo has double underhooks.

Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Judo is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Judo circles away and we're back to standing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Judo.

Judo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawrence, who protects the arm well.

Judo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lawrence knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lawrence is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Judo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanzo Judo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Judo leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Judo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Judo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lawrence fails to pull guard.
Judo is struggling to control the position.
Lawrence tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Judo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Judo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Judo.

Judo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence slaps away a takedown attempt from Judo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Judo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo shoots for a takedown but Lawrence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Judo stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Judo or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence which made him look bad.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
Judo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawrence as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Judo misses with a takedown attempt

and Lawrence counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lawrence frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Judo is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Judo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lawrence controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Judo working to try and regain half guard.
Lawrence breaks from Judo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Judo is looking to get to half guard.
Judo tries to hold on but Lawrence pushes him away.
Lawrence trying to control but Judo is having none of it.
Lawrence looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawrence looking to finish with strikes here!
Judo can't escape the position.
Lawrence content just to control the position here.
Lawrence trying to control but Judo is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Judo 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Judo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jilbert Uvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uvel has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Uvel

190 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
239 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jilbert Uvel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uvel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jilbert Uvel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uvel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uvel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Uvel wants to get back to his feet.
Uvel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Uvel flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Uvel is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Uvel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Uvel's temple.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Uvel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uvel looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uvel has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones working Uvel over with strikes.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Uvel's head.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uvel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uvel taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones blocks the strikes from Uvel.
Uvel is looking to improve his position.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Jones.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones prevents Uvel from standing back up.
Uvel tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Uvel taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Uvel wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Uvel is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Uvel's hands, connecting with Uvel's forehead.
Uvel is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Uvel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Uvel wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jilbert Uvel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uvel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uvel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Uvel lands but Jones takes it in his stride.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Uvel sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uvel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Uvel is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones prevents Uvel from standing back up.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Uvel wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jones clinches up with Uvel and pushes him back against the cage.
Uvel wants to stall.
Uvel is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Jones has denied him.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uvel's efforts to push away.

Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Uvel regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working Uvel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uvel wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Uvel has wrist control.

Uvel wriggles free and stands up.
Jones looks for the body kick but Uvel saw that one coming.
Uvel throws a sloppy head kick

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Uvel is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uvel can't break the clinch.

Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Uvel regains guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Uvel blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Uvel throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Uvel tries to clinch

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Uvel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Uvel wants to break free but Jones has control.
Uvel gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.

Jones pulls guard successfully.
Uvel wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Uvel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uvel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Uvel's head but Uvel avoids it well.
Uvel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Uvel is blocking nicely.
Uvel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Uvel trying to control here.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Uvel throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Uvel shows good takedown defense.
Uvel tries to clinch but Jones moves away

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uvel is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uvel has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Uvel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uvel prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Uvel can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Uvel pressed against the cage, preventing Uvel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uvel misses with a knee strike.
Uvel wants to stall.
Uvel misses with an elbow strike.
Uvel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uvel smiles and moves away.
Uvel tries to clinch up

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Uvel pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones working over Uvel with some ground and pound. Uvel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uvel scores with a few weak punches.
Uvel pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones winds up and cracks Uvel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uvel taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uvel wants to get back to his feet.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Uvel's hands, connecting with Uvel's forehead.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uvel tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Uvel shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Uvel.
Uvel blocks a head kick by Jones.
Uvel tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jones has clasped his hands together around Uvel's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Uvel is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones cracks Uvel with a big elbow.
Uvel is looking to reverse the position.
Uvel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Uvel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Uvel is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the head with strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Uvel closes the distance but Jones moves to the side

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Uvel misses with a knee strike.
Uvel is trying to break free.
Uvel looking to stall.
Uvel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uvel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uvel is trying to break free.
Jones has Uvel pressed against the cage, preventing Uvel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uvel tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Uvel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Uvel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Uvel leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uvel throws a head kick that misses

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uvel lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jones blocks a head kick by Uvel.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Uvel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uvel tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones blocks the strikes from Uvel.
Uvel wants to get back to his feet.
Uvel has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Uvel's temple.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uvel tries to clinch but Jones moves away

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uvel with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Uvel regains guard immediately.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uvel wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

Uvel working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uvel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uvel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uvel trying to strike off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

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.
Jones throws a lazy head kick

and Uvel counters by clinching up.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Uvel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Uvel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Uvel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Uvel gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones won't allow Uvel to get back to his feet.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uvel wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uvel wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Uvel is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uvel throws a head kick that misses.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Uvel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uvel tries to clinch but Jones moves away

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Uvel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones keeps control of Uvel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jones pulls guard successfully.
Uvel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Uvel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uvel can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Uvel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Uvel from standing up.

Jones pushes Uvel off and gets back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Grubinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko Grubinic looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Robson
vs
Grubinic

212 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cleveland Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Grubinic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robson moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robson.

Grubinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grubinic has Robson up against the cage in a clinch.

Grubinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Grubinic throws a nice head kick!
Grubinic looks gassed!
Grubinic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grubinic tries a head kick but it misses.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson throws a series of punches but Grubinic avoids them all with ease.
Grubinic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grubinic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grubinic is able to avoid easily.
Grubinic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grubinic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grubinic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robson doesn't manage to clinch there - Grubinic circles away.
Robson throws a head kick but Grubinic moves out of range.
Grubinic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Robson clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robson throws an elbow that misses.
Robson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grubinic up against the cage.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Robson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grubinic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grubinic working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grubinic tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.

Grubinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grubinic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marko Grubinic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grubinic tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grubinic counters with a head kick. That will keep Robson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robson lands a nice hook to Grubinic's body. Grubinic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Robson clinches with his opponent.
Robson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grubinic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cleveland Robson will probably get the nod.
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.

Grubinic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grubinic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grubinic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Marko Grubinic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws a sloppy head kick and Grubinic moves out of range easily.
Robson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robson scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
A combination from Robson does no damage.
Grubinic is breathing heavily.
Robson lands a jab to Grubinic's midsection.
Grubinic tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Robson moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cleveland Robson.
Robson wants to clinch.
Grubinic tries to clinch up but Robson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robson avoids a kick to the body.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grubinic misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson avoids the head kick by Grubinic.

Robson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grubinic, pushing him back against the cage.
Robson stalling against the cage.
Grubinic tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Robson is stalling here.
Robson has Grubinic pressed against the cage, preventing Grubinic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grubinic is defending well for now.
Robson is working for takedown but Grubinic is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Grubinic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Robson is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grubinic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robson's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleveland Robson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marko Grubinic's cut.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Robson misses with a body punch
and Grubinic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Robson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Grubinic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grubinic pinned against the cage. Grubinic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cleveland Robson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grubinic is looking to clinch but Robson is avoiding it.
Grubinic tries to clinch up
and Robson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grubinic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Robson.
Robson lands a body shot.
Robson is looking to clinch but Grubinic is avoiding it.
Robson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Robson is looking to clinch.
Robson connects with a crisp jab.
Grubinic tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grubinic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robson misses with a head kick.
Robson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Grubinic moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson has Grubinic pushed against the cage.
Robson keeps control of Grubinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cleveland Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grubinic can't break the clinch.

Grubinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grubinic swivels and escapes.
Grubinic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grubinic misses with a head kick.
Grubinic throws a head kick that misses
and Robson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Robson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robson leaning against his opponent.
Grubinic blocks a body shot from Robson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleveland Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robson 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 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleveland Robson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Outspan Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiko Intervention (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.

Foster
vs
Intervention

183 cm
21
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Outspan Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saiko Intervention!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foster feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Intervention wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Intervention is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
Foster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Intervention is keeping the position for now.
Foster passes Intervention's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Intervention tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foster trying to control the pace.
Intervention wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Intervention looking for submissions off his back.
Foster lands with a punch from half guard.
Foster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Foster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Intervention for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster prevents Intervention from improving his position.
Foster is taking a breather. Intervention says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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.
Intervention wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Intervention is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Intervention is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back!

Intervention working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Foster is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Foster showing good submission defense here.

Intervention goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Foster escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Foster slips a nice elbow through Intervention's hands, connecting with Intervention's forehead.
Intervention wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Intervention wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Intervention trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Foster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Foster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster throwing shots but Intervention is blocking nicely.
Intervention moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Intervention lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Foster!
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster tries to hold on but Intervention postures up.
Intervention unloads with some shots from mount but Foster bucks and avoids them well.

Intervention working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Foster looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Intervention! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saiko Intervention!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Pomidor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asgeir Borgermoen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Asgeir Borgermoen enters the cage!

Pomidor
vs
Borgermoen

195 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Pomidor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asgeir Borgermoen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pomidor shoots in for a double leg but Borgermoen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pomidor lands a two punch combo.
Borgermoen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pomidor is looking to clinch but Borgermoen is avoiding it.

Borgermoen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Borgermoen trying to control the action but Pomidor is working from the bottom.
Borgermoen slips a nice elbow through Pomidor's hands, connecting with Pomidor's forehead.
Pomidor wants to control but Borgermoen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pomidor is refusing to be controlled, as Borgermoen sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Borgermoen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borgermoen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pomidor keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgermoen prevents Pomidor from improving his position.
Pomidor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pomidor tries to clinch there but Borgermoen circles away.
Pomidor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Borgermoen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pomidor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pomidor is trying to control Borgermoen's posture but Borgermoen avoids it.

Borgermoen stands up and beckons Pomidor to his feet.
Pomidor misses with a takedown attempt

and Borgermoen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pomidor!
Pomidor is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Borgermoen has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Pomidor is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asgeir Borgermoen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Dire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and julius tarona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Dire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dire
vs
tarona

200 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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, Tony Dire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, julius tarona!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tarona misses with a straight right.
tarona throws a hook but Dire blocks it.
Dire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by tarona.
tarona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
tarona scores with a jab.
Dire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
tarona lands with an uppercut that bounces Dire off the cage and back into rage.
tarona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
tarona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dire moves out of range of the strikes.
Dire shoots in for a takedown but tarona shows good takedown defense.
tarona misses the jab.
A left lands for tarona.
Dire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good exchange - tarona coming out on top.
Dire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from tarona finds it's way round the side to connect with Dire's head.

Dire is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
tarona misses with a looping right.
Oh Dire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
tarona misses with a straight left.
tarona missing with a left hand there. Dire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
tarona misses with a straight right.
Dire seems to have got his legs back now.
Dire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dire fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Dire. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dire scores a takedown into full mount!
tarona wants to get back to his feet.

Dire looking for a guillotine from mount but tarona is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
tarona tries to buck Dire off but he can't manage it.
Dire trying to control but tarona is having none of it.
tarona is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dire tries to control but tarona wriggling away.
tarona is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dire looking to control but tarona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dire is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Dire goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now tarona is on top in guard.
Dire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
tarona in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
tarona throws and elbow that misses. Dire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in tarona's guard. Nice move by Dire!
Dire won't allow tarona to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

julius tarona dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

tarona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dire. Dire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
tarona throws a big shot that misses.
Dire moves out of range as tarona strikes.
tarona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dire in his tracks.
Dire shoots for a takedown but tarona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
tarona throws a hook to the side of Dire's head but Dire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Dire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dire stops tarona from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tarona is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dire is trying to control the action in half guard but tarona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
tarona is trying to stand up here but Dire is controlling him well.

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.
Dire trying to control the action but tarona is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dire.
tarona throws a hook to the side of Dire's head but Dire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dire slips under a jab from tarona.
Nice defenses there by Dire.
Dire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as tarona throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dire is trying hard to land a takedown here. tarona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Dire. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. tarona is trying to defend but Dire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
tarona pushes Dire off looking to stand but Dire dives back in and keeps control.
Dire is trying to control. tarona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
tarona wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Dire is working for a kimura but tarona is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
tarona looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Dire dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

tarona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
tarona misses the jab.
Dire shoots in looking for a takedown. tarona tries to sprawl out of it but Dire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. tarona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
tarona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dire tries to move into range but tarona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
tarona lunges at Dire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dire's hand.
tarona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dire's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tarona misses with an uppercut.
Tony Dire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
tarona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
tarona misses with a hook. Dire ducked under it nicely.
Dire slips a jab from tarona.
tarona cracks Dire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from tarona misses the target.
tarona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dire staying out of range there.
tarona throws out a loose jab but Dire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from tarona.
Dire has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Dire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from tarona.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
tarona throws a hook but Dire blocks it.
julius tarona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by tarona.
tarona connects with a single shot there.
Dire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
julius tarona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
tarona throws a lazy right hand but Dire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dire shoots in looking for a takedown. tarona tries to sprawl out of it but Dire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. tarona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
tarona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from tarona.
tarona 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.
tarona throws a looping overhand right but Dire ducks down to avoid it.
tarona throws a jab but it's blocked by Dire.
tarona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
tarona misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Dire.
A jab from tarona misses.
tarona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dire in his tracks.
Dire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from tarona misses.
tarona throws a looping overhand right but Dire ducks down to avoid it.
tarona throws out a loose jab but Dire uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
tarona misses with a looping right.
tarona looks to throw the jab but Dire is out of range.
tarona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from tarona.
tarona paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
tarona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dire.
tarona throws a shot from downtown. Dire moves away and avoids it.
Dire needs to keep his hands up - tarona had a free shot at his head there.
tarona catches Dire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dire slips under a jab.
Dire slips under a jab from tarona.

And that's the end of the fight!
julius tarona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think tarona has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... julius tarona!