MGFL Fight Night: 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sour Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sour Diesel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Diesel
vs
Lopez

182 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sour Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Javier Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diesel feints and as Lopez raises his hands in defense, Diesel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.

Lopez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel lands a couple of elbows.

Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel lands a couple of digs.
Diesel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Diesel wants to stand and escape but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lopez lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.

Diesel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez missing with punches from the bottom.
Diesel working Lopez over with strikes.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Diesel postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Diesel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diesel is breathing heavily.

Lopez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diesel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lopez has tightened it up now! Diesel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javier Lopez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Bonjasky struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Yung
vs
Bonjasky

189 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sonny Yung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung swinging wilding here.
Bonjasky shoots for a takedown but Yung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonjasky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yung as he avoids it easily.
Yung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yung wants it to stay on the feet.
Sonny Yung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Bonjasky.
Yung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yung scores with a hook.
Bonjasky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonjasky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonjasky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yung tries to avoid it but Bonjasky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yung to the ground. Yung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bonjasky looks gassed!

Bonjasky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yung is trying to defend but Bonjasky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Bonjasky is looking for a kimura but Yung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonjasky to get the leverage.
Yung is trying to stand up here but Bonjasky is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung is looking to control Bonjasky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yung avoid being mounted?
Bonjasky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yung is trying to control but can't.
Yung looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yung is trying is best to control the position here.
Yung wants to improve his position but Bonjasky is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yung throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yung with a hook.
Yung swinging wilding here.
Yung sizes up Bonjasky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yung swinging wilding here.
Yung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yung throws a series of strikes that have Bonjasky backpedaling.
Yung lunges at Bonjasky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonjasky's hand.
Bonjasky shoots in but Yung avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yung lands a two punch combo.
Yung lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Yung scores with a four punch combination!
Bonjasky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonjasky walks into a left hand.
Yung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yung lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yung is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky avoids the head kick by Yung.
Yung lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonjasky backs up against the cage.
Bonjasky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yung.
Yung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonny Yung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yung throws a nice looking combination but Bonjasky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yung connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yung moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bonjasky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Yung 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.

Yung scores with a three punch combo!
Bonjasky slips a jab and a cross from Yung.

Bonjasky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yung to the mat! Yung manages to get full guard.
Yung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonjasky looking to pass the guard.

Bonjasky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yung looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yung looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yung!
Yung cracks Bonjasky with a big right hand but Bonjasky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bonjasky is looking to regain half guard here but Yung keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonjasky, who protects the arm well.
Bonjasky is breathing heavily.
Yung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonjasky keeps working.

Yung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Yung has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonjasky walks into a straight right hand from Yung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yung throws a series of punches but Bonjasky avoids them all with ease.
Yung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonny Yung is winning the standup battle so far.
Yung dips to his left and cracks Bonjasky with an uppercut!
Bonjasky tries to move into range but Yung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bonjasky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yung sprawls well. Yung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonjasky gets slowly back to his feet.
Yung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yung throws a right and a left that Bonjasky avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung digs a good body shot into Bonjasky's ribs.
Sonny Yung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonjasky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonjasky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yung.
Bonjasky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yung misses with a double jab.
Bonjasky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yung tries to bum rush Bonjasky with a series of wild strikes but Bonjasky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yung scores with a jab.
Yung misses with a head kick.
Bonjasky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yung tries a head kick but it misses.
Yung throws a right hand that Bonjasky ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonjasky also avoids with ease.
Yung tries to work over Bonjasky's front leg with a kick but Bonjasky checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonjasky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bonjasky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yung's waist but Yung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonjasky off to one side.
Bonjasky dodges the punch combination from Yung.
Yung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Yung 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!

Bonjasky gets a takedown into half guard.
Yung pushes Bonjasky off looking to stand but Bonjasky dives back in and keeps control.
Bonjasky wants to take a breather but Yung is having none of it.

Bonjasky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yung is positioning himself well to prevent Bonjasky advancing to mount.
Yung is looking for a sweep. Bonjasky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonjasky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung trying to control here.

Bonjasky is working for a kimura but Yung is defending it quite comfortably.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonny Yung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Bonjasky takes one on the button.
Yung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yung misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yung.
Yung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruslan Bonjasky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Yung.
Yung lands a right hook to the body.
Yung throws a shot to the body.
Yung scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonjasky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yung swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky moves out of range of the body kick from Yung.
No joy there for Yung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yung!
Yung scores with a three punch combo!
A left and a right from Yung both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Yung.
Yung scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung fails to land with a series of punches.
Yung displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yung throws a nice looking combination but Bonjasky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonjasky dodges the punch combination from Yung.
Yung misses with a head kick.
Sonny Yung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Bonjasky or perhaps it was just good defense by Yung which made him look bad.
Yung throws a sloppy head kick and Bonjasky moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Yung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yung, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Yung!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lao Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kong
vs
Guy

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lao Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greco Guy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guy moves into the clinch.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Guy prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lao Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong fails to pull guard.
Kong blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Kong tries to pull guard but Guy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kong drops back down to his feet.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Kong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kong working for a triangle but Guy defends it easily.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guy content to stall in guard here.
Guy preventing the sweep.
Kong being controlled here, momentarily.

Kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guy sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Guy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guy controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Despite being in the dominant position, Greco Guy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong fails with the takedown.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guy wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
Kong works Guy's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Guy rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Guy won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Kong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong fails to pull guard.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Kong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong tries to circle away but Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Kong fails to pull guard.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guy wants to clinch.
Guy tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Guy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong fails to pull guard.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guy walks away with a smile on his face. Kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lao Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guy's waist but Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
Guy tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong connects with a body shot.
Guy tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.

Guy clinches with his opponent.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Guy has the dominant position.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Guy is controlling the position.
Guy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong blocking some punches.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Guy is controlling the position.

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.
Kong goes for a takedown attempt but Guy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greco Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.

Guy has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guy working aggressively here.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong tries to pull guard but Guy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kong drops back down to his feet.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong looking for a takedown.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong tries to pull guard but Guy won't allow it.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Kong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Greco Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guy tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.

Guy takes the fight into the clinch.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy gets underhooks to prevent Kong's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy keeps control of Kong 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.

Greco Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Guy leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lao Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lao Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong tries to pull guard but Guy won't allow it.
Kong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is trying to stall.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong trying to control the position but instead, Guy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kong into the cage.
Guy misses with some punches.
Kong is trying to drag Guy to the mat but Guy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kong.
Kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guy walks away with a smile on his face. Kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Guy has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Guy misses with some punches.
Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guy just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Guy misses with some punches.
Kong trying to stall but Guy improves his position.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Lao Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong fails to pull guard.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy working aggressively here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greco Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong blocking some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greco Guy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rye King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonder has chosen Little green bag as his entrance music. Willy Wonder has the eye of the tiger tonight.

King
vs
Wonder

173 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
146 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rye King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willy Wonder!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Wonder jabs at King's body.
Wonder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wonder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wonder misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King slips a jab and a cross from Wonder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King fails with the takedown.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Wonder as King shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rye King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wonder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.

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.
Wonder stuffs the takedown.
Willy Wonder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

King feints and as Wonder raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Wonder has King pulled in close to control his posture.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Wonder.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wonder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Wonder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wonder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Wonder.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wonder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Wonder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Wonder. No joy for King on that attempt.
Wonder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rye King. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wonder.
King throws a shot from downtown. Wonder moves away and avoids it.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two 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.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wonder misses with a series of wild punches.
King shoots in for a takedown but Wonder shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Nice uppercut there from Wonder.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Wonder misses with a few strikes there.

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.
Wonder misses with a double jab.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wonder misses with a body shot.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Wonder sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by King.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King walks into a straight right hand from Wonder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Wonder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King tries for a takedown but Wonder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonder as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rye King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder misses with a body shot.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wonder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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.
Wonder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wonder but Wonder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
King dives in and grabs Wonder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonder pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonder swivels and escapes.
Wonder just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King fails to land the takedown.

King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wonder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wonder tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
Willy Wonder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Wonder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wonder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rye King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonder wants to control but King is keeping busy.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
10%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomostorm Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Janssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janssen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Orgineel Amsterdam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nagasaki
vs
Janssen

182 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomostorm Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Janssen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Janssen looking for a sweep. Not yet Janssen, not yet.

Janssen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janssen is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.

Janssen has his foot on Nagasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Janssen looking for a sweep. Not yet Janssen, not yet.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Nagasaki gets caught flat footed, as Janssen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nagasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss.

Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Janssen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Janssen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tomostorm Nagasaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bret Heart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dirk Overeem's chin.

Heart
vs
Overeem

225 cm
19
305 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

200 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bret Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Overeem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heart sprawls well initially but Overeem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Overeem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heart's guard.
Overeem is looking to take a break and control but Heart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Overeem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heart is refusing to be controlled, as Overeem sits in half guard.

Overeem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heart trying to control here.
Overeem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heart is just riding it out for now. Overeem eventually gives up the hold.
Heart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Overeem is looking to work some ground and pound but Heart has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heart looking for a sweep. Not yet Heart, not yet.
Heart is working hard here to advance position.
Heart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Overeem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.
Heart keeping full guard, as Overeem tries to pass.
Heart managing to control the position.
Overeem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Overeem counter with a right hand.

Overeem gets the takedown into side control.
Heart tries to buck Overeem off but Overeem is having none of it.
Heart sneaks back into half guard.
Heart trying to hold on to Overeem's head to control him but Overeem postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem seems to be looking for submissions.
Overeem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heart keeps working.
Heart trying to control here.
Overeem wants to pass the guard but Heart is defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Overeem tries to clinch up.

Overeem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overeem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Overeem looks gassed!
Overeem working away.
Heart is not content to let Overeem control the position.
Heart tries to bench press Overeem off him but Overeem keeps the position.

Overeem tries for a kimura but Heart is defending well.
Heart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Overeem 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.
Heart is not content to let Overeem control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Overeem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Overeem feints and as Heart raises his hands in defense, Overeem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heart looking for a sweep. Not yet Heart, not yet.
Overeem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heart tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart gets back to half guard.
Overeem works his way into full mount!

Overeem has hold of Heart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Overeem avoids the attempt from Heart to control.
Heart is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Heart wants to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
Heart can't escape the position.
Overeem fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Overeem has hold of Heart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Overeem tries to control but Heart wriggling away.
Dirk Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Overeem fails to advance to Heart's back.
Overeem forces the positional change into back control.

Heart defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart is trying to break free.
Overeem punches the canvas rather than the man.
Heart controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Overeem struggling to keep hold of the position.
Heart can't escape the position.
Heart breaks Overeem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Heart from controlling successfully.
Heart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overeem swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Overeem throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.

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.

Overeem 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.
Overeem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Overeem stands up.
A punch combination from Overeem misses.

Overeem gets the takedown into side control.
Heart avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Heart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Overeem wants to improve his position but Heart is controlling well.

Heart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Overeem is just riding it out for now. Heart eventually gives up the hold.
Overeem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Overeem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heart connects with a couple of short punches.

Overeem working for a triangle but Heart defends it easily.
Heart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Overeem's head.
Heart advances to half guard.
Heart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Overeem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem trying to control from the bottom.
Heart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Overeem is defending against the submission attempts here by Heart.
Heart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Overeem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Overeem is trying to control but can't.
Overeem manages to get to full guard.
Overeem has his hands on Heart's head, controlling the position.

Overeem looking for subs off his back but Heart has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overeem keeps working.
Overeem wants to improve his position but Heart is controlling well.

Overeem actively working from the bottom here.

Heart is looking for a kimura here.

Overeem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heart pulls his head out easily.

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.

Overeem actively working from the bottom here.

Heart in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Overeem tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Heart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bret Heart!