IFT 101 VanDerLaan vs Bell III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ude Selbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebaastian Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Selbor
vs
Struve

178 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
27
183 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Adrenaline

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ude Selbor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebaastian Struve!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struve cracks Selbor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Selbor moves out of range of the leg kick from Struve.
Selbor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Struve punishes Selbor's body with a nice straight punch.
Selbor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Struve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Struve as Selbor shoots in.
Selbor shoots in for a double leg but Struve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ude Selbor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Selbor looks to score with a jab to the body but Struve is just out of range.

Struve shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Selbor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Selbor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Struve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Selbor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Selbor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Struve connects with a decent elbow.
Selbor tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struve is putting a hurting on Selbor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Selbor can't do much from the bottom here.
Selbor gets back to half guard.
Struve lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve is trying to control. Selbor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Selbor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Struve pulls his head out easily.

Selbor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Struve throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Selbor wants to improve his position but Struve is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Struve is working for a kimura but Selbor is defending it quite comfortably.
Struve is looking to take a break and control but Selbor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Struve lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve works his way into full mount!
Selbor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Struve looking to control and managing it successfully.
Selbor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Struve can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Selbor is looking to escape.
Selbor is looking to improve his position but Struve isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Selbor?
Struve with shots to the head and body - Selbor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Struve connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Struve lands a big shot there that rocks Selbor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Selbor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struve trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Struve is landing with some decent strikes but Selbor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Struve is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Selbor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Struve drops a big elbow. That's hurt Selbor! More shots from Struve and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebaastian Struve!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sebaastian Struve thanked Adrenaline for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnussen has chosen Bloody Beetroots - Butter as his entrance music. Gunnar Magnussen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Magnussen

194 cm
22
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

197 cm
29
209 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukassa Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Magnussen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Magnussen.
Jones throws a leg kick but Magnussen moved away.
Magnussen throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magnussen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Magnussen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Donk. Magnussen catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Magnussen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magnussen.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Magnussen misses its intended target.
Magnussen misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Magnussen.
Magnussen moves away from the strike by Jones.
Gunnar Magnussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnussen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones feints a jab promting Magnussen to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magnussen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Magnussen connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magnussen.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnussen throws out the jab.
Jones throws the left hand but Magnussen avoids the punch easily.
Magnussen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magnussen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Magnussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnussen circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen misses with a lunging right hand

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Magnussen looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magnussen throws an elbow but misses.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magnussen prevents it.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magnussen stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Magnussen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.

Jones jumps into guard, dragging Magnussen to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magnussen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Magnussen stands up from Jones's guard - Magnussen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnussen throws out the jab.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Magnussen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Magnussen slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magnussen, as that shot connected.
Magnussen misses with an uppercut.
Magnussen throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Magnussen misses with a looping left.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnussen circles away.
Magnussen scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a series of punches but Magnussen avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to clinch but Magnussen moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Magnussen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magnussen misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Magnussen misses with a knee strike.
Magnussen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Magnussen, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Jones.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magnussen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunnar Magnussen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnussen taking a breather.
Magnussen pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Jones breaks the clinch.
A big left from Jones misses.
Magnussen misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Magnussen throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Magnussen ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Magnussen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones slips a straight right by Magnussen.
Jones slips under a jab from Magnussen.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with the combination.
Magnussen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Magnussen to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mukassa Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Taputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veldrane Sengir is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Sengir
vs
Taputtaja

193 cm
25
245 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
285 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veldrane Sengir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Taputtaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sengir gets caught napping as Taputtaja dives in and scores a takedown. Sengir manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Taputtaja has gone for a leg lock! Sengir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Taputtaja's guard.
Sengir stopping the sweep attempt from Taputtaja.
Taputtaja keeping moving, preventing Sengir from controlling successfully.
Taputtaja has his hands on Sengir's head, controlling the position.
Sengir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sengir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taputtaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sengir.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Veldrane Sengir.
Sengir shoots in but Taputtaja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sengir misses with a takedown attempt

and Taputtaja counters with a shoot takedown. Sengir fights it but they end up in guard.
Taputtaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taputtaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taputtaja looking to pass the guard.
Taputtaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taputtaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir wants to control but Taputtaja passes easily into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Taputtaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taputtaja slows the pace down in half guard.
Taputtaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taputtaja slips a nice elbow through Sengir's hands, connecting with Sengir's forehead.

Taputtaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sengir is just riding it out for now. Taputtaja eventually gives up the hold.
Taputtaja looks to land a strike but Sengir avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sengir trying to control the position.
Sengir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja slips nicely into half guard.

Taputtaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sengir defends it well.
Taputtaja is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sengir wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taputtaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sengir avoids it really well and circles away.
Taputtaja misses with a few strikes there.
Taputtaja misses with an uppercut

and Sengir counters with a takedown into side control.
Taputtaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sengir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taputtaja on the ground.
Sengir is trying to control the action in half guard but Taputtaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taputtaja manages to get to full guard.
Sengir won't allow Taputtaja to sweep him here.
Sengir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sengir trying to control the position from guard on top but Taputtaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sengir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taputtaja is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Veldrane Sengir.
Taputtaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sengir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taputtaja leaves Sengir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sengir takes a swing at Taputtaja's ribcage but misses.
Tauno Taputtaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Taputtaja. No joy for Sengir on that attempt.
Taputtaja throws a right and a left that Sengir avoids nicely.
Taputtaja throws the left hand but Sengir avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Taputtaja with that takedown attempt.
Taputtaja with a jab.

It looks like Veldrane Sengir has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir tries to clinch up but Taputtaja circles away and keeps his distance.

Taputtaja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sengir sprawls well initially but Taputtaja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taputtaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Taputtaja avoids the attempt from Sengir to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taputtaja with good strikes from the mount here!
Taputtaja seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sengir is holding on tight.
Sengir has given up his back here. Will Taputtaja look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Sengir tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sengir is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Sengir showing good submission defense here.
Taputtaja tries to get the hooks in deep but Sengir pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Sengir's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sengir is trying to get back to his feet but Taputtaja has full control of the position and if anything, Sengir has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taputtaja has got one arm under Sengir's chin. This could be trouble... Sengir trying to control the other hand but Taputtaja gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sengir has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tauno Taputtaja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Supre Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Supre Bee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Supre Bee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bee
vs
Oh

165 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

188 cm
23
179 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Supre Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Oh!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Oh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bee looking for a sweep. Not yet Bee, not yet.
Oh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bee wants to get back to his feet but Oh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bee wants to sweep but no luck.
Bee is working hard here to advance position.
Bee wants to stand and escape but Oh is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Big Oh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oh.
Bee misses with a right hand

so Oh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bee controls Oh momentarily but Oh frees himself.
Bee working a defensive guard but Oh passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bee is trying to get back to full guard.
Bee is looking to escape.
Bee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee trying to control but Oh postures up.
Bee is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Big Oh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bee throws a front kick aimed at Oh's knee but Oh avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee misses with a right hand
and Oh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oh somewhat.
Supre Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oh forces Bee back against the cage and clinches.
Bee prevents a body shot from Oh.
Bee misses with a body punch.
Oh lands an uppercut.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oh backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bee.
Oh is leaning against Bee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bee.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Oh controls the action.
Oh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oh as Bee tries to tie him up.
Oh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Oh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Oh avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Oh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bee misses with an uppercut

and Oh counters with a shoot takedown. Bee fights it but they end up in guard.
Bee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oh has passed into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Oh decides to stand back up.
Bee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Oh dominated that 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.

Bee keeps the fight on the outside.
Bee misses with a straight right.
Bee throws a lazy uppercut

and Oh counters with a shoot takedown. Bee fights it but they end up in guard.
Bee wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Oh is now in half guard.
Oh passes into side control, despite Bee's attempt to control the position.
Bee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Oh.
You can see the frustration on Bee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bee is looking to get back to his feet here but Oh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bee's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee can't escape the position.
Bee wants to control his opponent's hands but Oh gets his hands free.
Oh is riding his opponent, not letting Bee buck him off.
Big Oh has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee is really stuck here.
Even with his hooks in, Oh manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bee trying to get back to his feet but Oh is in full control for now.
Oh lands a shot to the body.
Oh is riding his opponent, not letting Bee buck him off.
Bee tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh is not going to allow Bee to sit and survive in this position.
Oh controlling the position well here. Bee rolled but Oh kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Oh connects with a big shot to the side of Bee's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh keeps control of the position easily here as Bee tries to buck him off.
Oh lands strikes to the head.
Oh controlling well, preventing Bee from escaping the position.
Oh lands shots from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bee wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Oh 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bee with a hook.

It looks like Big Oh has been cut.
Big Oh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oh fails with the takedown.
Oh shoots in for a takedown but Bee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bee misses with an uppercut

and Oh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh tries a body shot but Bee blocks it.
Bee is trying to break the clinch but Oh is controlling him.
Oh tries for a takedown but Bee manages to get underhooks.
Supre Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Oh.
Oh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bee smiles and moves away.
Bee misses with a right hand

and Oh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

Oh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bee quickly recovers to half guard.
Oh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
Bee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Oh 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.
Bee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh is looking to clinch.
Bee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Bee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bee looks to land a right hand but Oh moved out of range.
Bee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oh's calf.

Oh drives through with a takedown into guard.

Oh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh blocks a low kick nicely.
Bee misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh defending well as Bee loads up on a big left hand.
Oh shoots in and drives through. Bee sprawls well.
Bee throws a poor cross that misses

and Oh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bee won't be happy with that.
Bee is looking to reverse the position.
Bee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Bee decides to return to a standing position.
Big Oh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oh.
Bee connects with the punch.
Supre Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bee swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Oh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bee quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee moves into full guard.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Bee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Oh.
I've got Oh 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Oh!

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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eino Hilavitkutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Like Weeds by His Hero Is Gone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hilavitkutin
vs
Wood

186 cm
24
211 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
32
216 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Adrenaline

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Hilavitkutin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Wood!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitkutin misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Hilavitkutin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hilavitkutin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hilavitkutin throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.

Wood lands a left and a right that sends Hilavitkutin crashing to the canvas! Wood dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Eino Hilavitkutin has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hilavitkutin blocking the ground and pound.
Hilavitkutin is looking to improve his position but Wood isn't that keen on the idea.
Wood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hilavitkutin's face.

Hilavitkutin is rocked!

Wood working for a submission but Hilavitkutin is keeping him at bay.
Wood content just to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wood avoids the attempt from Hilavitkutin to control.
Hilavitkutin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Wood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilavitkutin tries to hold on but Wood pushes him away.
Hilavitkutin really wants to buck Wood off and get back to his feet.
Wood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wood lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Hilavitkutin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Eino Hilavitkutin's cut is getting worse.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eino Hilavitkutin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Wood!
George Wood managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Adrenaline, into his post fight interview.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joselito Glorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hero Tasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Glorenzo
vs
Tasaki

183 cm
25
197 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

186 cm
30
197 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Adrenaline

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joselito Glorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hero Tasaki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorenzo misses with a wild body shot.
Glorenzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Glorenzo.
Glorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tasaki moves away.
Tasaki moves forwards but Glorenzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tasaki tests Glorenzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Tasaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Glorenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Glorenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Tasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Glorenzo is retaining full guard.
Glorenzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Glorenzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasaki pushing down on Glorenzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Glorenzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tasaki looks to land a strike but Glorenzo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Tasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glorenzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glorenzo has escaped and now he's on top!
Tasaki working a defensive guard here.
Glorenzo preventing the sweep.
Tasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glorenzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glorenzo works over Tasaki with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glorenzo defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasaki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Glorenzo!
Glorenzo working to try and regain half guard.

Tasaki is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Glorenzo is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Tasaki!
Hero Tasaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Adrenaline for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Velaskuez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auditore comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. The key to victory for Rafael Auditore has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Auditore
vs
Velaskuez

198 cm
29
275 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

188 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Auditore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauko Velaskuez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velaskuez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velaskuez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Auditore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velaskuez somewhat.

Velaskuez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Auditore holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Velaskuez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Velaskuez lands a big elbow.
Velaskuez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Velaskuez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Auditore in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velaskuez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Velaskuez breaks from Auditore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Velaskuez working Auditore over with strikes here.
Velaskuez working Auditore over with strikes here.
Velaskuez throws a strike there. Auditore manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velaskuez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Auditore wants to get back to full guard.
Auditore regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Velaskuez.
Auditore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Auditore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velaskuez connects with a couple of short punches.
Velaskuez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Auditore is trying to keep Velaskuez in close.
Velaskuez throwing strikes but missing.
Velaskuez is looking to work some ground and pound but Auditore has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velaskuez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Velaskuez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velaskuez landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Auditore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velaskuez distracts Auditore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Velaskuez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Velaskuez preventing the sweep.
Auditore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Auditore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velaskuez.
Velaskuez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auditore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velaskuez working some strikes from top position.
Auditore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velaskuez.
Velaskuez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velaskuez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velaskuez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velaskuez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Auditore looking for a sweep. Not yet Auditore, not yet.
Velaskuez with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velaskuez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velaskuez throws an elbow that misses. Auditore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velaskuez's guard. Nice move by Auditore!

Velaskuez pushes Auditore off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Auditore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Auditore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velaskuez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velaskuez checks a leg kick.
Auditore swings for the body but Velaskuez moves out of range.
Velaskuez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Auditore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafael Auditore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauko Velaskuez.
Auditore ducks under a wild hook from Velaskuez.
Some bone on bone action there as Auditore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velaskuez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Auditore lands a body shot.
Velaskuez looks gassed!
Auditore scoring well with a low kick there.
Auditore is looking to slow Velaskuez down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Auditore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Kauko Velaskuez has been cut.
Velaskuez tries for a takedown but Auditore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kauko Velaskuez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Velaskuez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Auditore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Auditore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velaskuez throws a strike aimed at the side of Auditore's head but Auditore avoids it well.
Auditore struggling a bit here.
Velaskuez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Auditore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Velaskuez.
Auditore gets back to half guard.
Auditore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Velaskuez thows a huge punch but Auditore dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velaskuez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Velaskuez decides to return to a standing position.
Velaskuez moves forwards but Auditore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Auditore throws a leg kick but Velaskuez moved away.
Auditore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Auditore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Auditore throws a head kick that Velaskuez semi-blocks.
Auditore lands with a right hand.

That has opened up Kauko Velaskuez's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Auditore scores with a four punch combination!
Velaskuez fails with the takedown.
Rafael Auditore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauko Velaskuez.
A cross from Auditore lands.
A low kick from Velaskuez is predictable there
and Auditore counters with a leg kick.
Velaskuez is breathing heavily.
Auditore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Velaskuez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Auditore moves into full guard.
Velaskuez is looking to stand up but Auditore won't let him.
Auditore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Velaskuez trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auditore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Auditore has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Auditore won't let Velaskuez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auditore controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Velaskuez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Auditore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kauko Velaskuez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Auditore gets caught flat footed, as Velaskuez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Velaskuez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velaskuez with a nice head shot there.
Velaskuez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velaskuez throws a strike but Auditore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Velaskuez has his feet on Auditore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Auditore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auditore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velaskuez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velaskuez.
Velaskuez shoots in for a double leg but Auditore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velaskuez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rafael Auditore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauko Velaskuez.
Velaskuez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Auditore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Velaskuez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Auditore can pounce on him.

Auditore closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Auditore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

The cut above Kauko Velaskuez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Auditore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Auditore lands a nice uppercut.
Auditore scores with a nice hook to the head.

Kauko Velaskuez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Auditore.

Velaskuez is rocked!
Auditore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velaskuez is still on wobbly legs! Can Auditore finish him?

Auditore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Auditore thumps Velaskuez with a low kick.
Auditore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Auditore lands a big uppercut and Velaskuez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Velaskuez looks OK. Auditore waves Velaskuez back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kauko Velaskuez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rafael Auditore!
After the big win, Rafael Auditore made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Adrenaline and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Van der Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der Laan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eazy-E ft. Tupac, The Game - How We Do. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stringer Bell was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Van der Laan
vs
Bell

185 cm
31
195 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

180 cm
28
200 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fight Club Clothing est. 09™
Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Van der Laan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Van der Laan is just out of range.

Van der Laan moves into the clinch.
Bell jumps guard but Van der Laan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van der Laan missing with knees to the body.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Van der Laan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van der Laan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses.
Van der Laan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van der Laan tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses.
Bell misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick but Bell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van der Laan circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van der Laan avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andre Van der Laan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stringer Bell.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
Bell lands a jab.
Bell walks into a stiff left hand from Van der Laan.
Bell throws the left hand but Van der Laan avoids the punch easily.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van der Laan works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van der Laan scores with the left hand. Bell knows he should have avoided that one.
Bell digs a good hook to Van der Laan's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van der Laan counters with a straight right hand.
Van der Laan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bell blocks a low kick nicely.
Van der Laan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bell slips a straight right by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan misses with a right hand
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan scores with a nice strike.
Bell shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell looks gassed!
Van der Laan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Van der Laan connects with a solid leg kick.
Bell misses the jab.
Bell swings for the body but Van der Laan moves out of range.
Van der Laan lands with a good body shot.
Van der Laan digs a good hook to Bell's body.
Van der Laan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van der Laan slips a straight right by Bell.
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Van der Laan.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bell takes an elbow to the temple.
Van der Laan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.
Van der Laan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bell trying to control the position but instead, Van der Laan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bell into the cage.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but Van der Laan gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van der Laan obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Van der Laan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Van der Laan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van der Laan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Bell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van der Laan rather than just go for the knockout.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van der Laan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van der Laan connects with the punch.

Van der Laan closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van der Laan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bell stalls.
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but Van der Laan gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
Bell avoiding damage as Van der Laan throws knees to the body.
Van der Laan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to pull guard but Van der Laan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van der Laan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bell's defenses.
Bell tries to pull guard but Van der Laan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andre Van der Laan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stringer Bell.
Van der Laan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bell avoids the damage to the body.
Bell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bell jumps guard but Van der Laan stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van der Laan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Van der Laan.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell tries a body shot but Van der Laan blocks it.
Bell takes an elbow to the temple.
Van der Laan lands a good knee to the midsection. Bell won't want to take too many of those.

Bell manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van der Laan postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
Van der Laan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan advances to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Van der Laan has control of the leg.

Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Van der Laan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van der Laan trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.

Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Van der Laan prevents Bell from getting the reversal.
Van der Laan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bell is looking to escape.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Van der Laan isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van der Laan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bell wants to hold on but Van der Laan pushes him away.
Van der Laan tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van der Laan throwing strikes here but Bell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Van der Laan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van der Laan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell needs to keep his hands up - Van der Laan had a free shot at his head there.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that Bell semi-blocks.
Van der Laan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van der Laan stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Van der Laan throws the kick towards the body but Bell avoids it.
Van der Laan tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van der Laan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bell connects with a body shot that sends Van der Laan's belly button to the back.
Van der Laan avoids the body shot from Bell.
Van der Laan avoids the body shot from Bell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan tries to land a leg kick but Bell saw it coming and moves away.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van der Laan. That's going to slow Bell down.
Van der Laan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van der Laan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van der Laan moves away.
Van der Laan lands a really nice looking cross but Bell seems unphased.
Van der Laan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van der Laan scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Van der Laan moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van der Laan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Van der Laan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bell avoids the damage to the body.

Van der Laan manages to break the clinch.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Van der Laan's shoulder, as Van der Laan tries to avoid the shot.
Van der Laan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
Van der Laan cracks the inside of Bell's front leg.
Van der Laan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andre Van der Laan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van der Laan jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van der Laan wants to clinch.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Van der Laan ducks down to avoid it.
Bell has a takedown stuffed.
Andre Van der Laan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stringer Bell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Van der Laan.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van der Laan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van der Laan lands a head kick. Bell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andre Van der Laan is winning the standup battle so far.
Van der Laan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bell's head.
Nice body kick there by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan lands a nice shot to the body.
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van der Laan swivels and escapes.
Van der Laan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van der Laan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van der Laan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Van der Laan moves out of range of the strikes.
Van der Laan tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van der Laan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan is looking to clinch.
Van der Laan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bell if he has to take too many more of those.
Van der Laan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van der Laan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bell.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Van der Laan is out of range.
Crunch! Van der Laan slams his shin into Bell's torso.
Van der Laan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Van der Laan scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Van der Laan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van der Laan thumps Bell with a low kick.
Bell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Van der Laan clearly takes 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.

Bell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van der Laan tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
Van der Laan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Van der Laan lands the left hand.
Bell misses with a body shot

and Van der Laan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van der Laan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Van der Laan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van der Laan lands an elbow inside.
Van der Laan landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van der Laan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andre Van der Laan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van der Laan looking to throw knees to the head but Bell is blocking nicely.
Van der Laan working Bell over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van der Laan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van der Laan landing knees to the head.
Van der Laan working Bell over with knees to the body.
Van der Laan lands an elbow that stopped Bell in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Van der Laan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bell takes an elbow to the temple.
Bell jumps guard but Van der Laan stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van der Laan is pushing Bell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with the head strike.
Van der Laan lands a damaging elbow.
Van der Laan working Bell over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van der Laan landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bell takes an elbow to the temple.
Van der Laan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van der Laan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van der Laan misses with a knee to the head.
Van der Laan working Bell over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!

Van der Laan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van der Laan swinging wildly here.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Van der Laan tenderised Bell's leg. Bell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van der Laan throws a head kick but Bell moves out of range.
Van der Laan clobbers Bell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Van der Laan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van der Laan with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell misses with an uppercut. Van der Laan saw that one coming.
Van der Laan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van der Laan is looking to slow Bell down with leg kicks.
Bell swings widly with a right hand
enabling Van der Laan to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Andre Van der Laan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stringer Bell.
Van der Laan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van der Laan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Van der Laan scoring well with a low kick there.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van der Laan moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Van der Laan had his way with Stringer Bell in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Van der Laan looks for the body kick but Bell saw that one coming.
Van der Laan throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
Van der Laan connects with the punch.
Bell missing with a left hand there. Van der Laan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van der Laan slips under a jab.
Van der Laan tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Van der Laan.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bell duly obliges.
Van der Laan scores with a body shot.
Bell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Bell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van der Laan swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van der Laan connects with an inside leg kick.
Bell throws a body punch but Van der Laan moves out of range.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van der Laan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van der Laan. That's going to slow Bell down.
Bell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van der Laan counters with a low kick, right behind Bell 's knee.
A good leg kick by Van der Laan.
An inside leg kick lands from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van der Laan just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bell takes a kick to the side of the head.

Bell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Van der Laan is looking to get to half guard.

Bell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Van der Laan has worked his arm free - good work by Van der Laan!
The strikes coming from Bell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stringer Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell throwing strikes but Van der Laan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Bell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Bell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bell wants to sweep here but Van der Laan controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.

Bell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van der Laan has picked Bell up and slammed him! Bell can't keep hold of the triangle and Van der Laan manages to pass to side control!
Bell tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Van der Laan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van der Laan trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van der Laan avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bell.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andre Van der Laan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van der Laan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Van der Laan!
Andre Van der Laan retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Andre Van der Laan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.