AFLC 5: Give The Fans A Show PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Marens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marens comes into the arena with Pittbull - Give me everything blaring out of the sound system. Connors has chosen Stinkfist by Tool as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marens
vs
Connors

180 cm
19
177 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Marens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Connors!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marens fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marens. Connors does a little dance to reset his feet.

Marens scores a takedown into full mount!

Marens moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Connors has worked his arm free - good work by Connors!
Connors tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Connors's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Connors gets back to half guard.
Marens is pressing down on Connors's thigh, looking to free his foot. Connors is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors works his way to full guard. Good work.

Marens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Connors dives on top into guard.

Marens manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Connors checks a low kick from Marens.
Marens swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Connors shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Connors looks gassed!
Marens tries to buck Connors off but Connors is having none of it.
Connors wants to stand but Marens has his arm trapped.

Connors looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marens tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marens struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Connors working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Connors's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marens is looking to control Connors's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marens avoid being mounted?
Connors prevents Marens from improving his position.

Marens actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Connors.
Marens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Connors's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Connors's back!

Connors defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marens's arms.

Marens looking to break Connors's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Connors remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marens will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Connors grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Marens is not going to allow Connors to sit and survive in this position.
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!

Marens is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Connors is defending well though. Marens let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors turns into Marens and is now in his guard.
Marens is trying to control the position but Connors postures up.

Marens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Connors defends well.
Marens trying to strike off his back.

Marens is looking to sinch up a triangle. Connors throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marens's body to avoid the submission. Marens has instead reached around Connors's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marens arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Marens!
In his post fight interview, Jake Marens started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Smith
vs
Thomas

181 cm
21
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like DeAndre Smith has been cut.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Thomas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith 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.

Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith blocks the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves into full mount! Thomas won't be happy about that!
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thomas's face.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith landing punches.

Thomas is rocked!

Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thomas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thomas shrugs it off.
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?

Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thomas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith is putting a hurting on Thomas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thomas looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the ground and pound.

Smith is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Thomas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Smith gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Thomas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Smith lets go of the hold and Thomas can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeAndre Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neven Pokrajac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Robbie Lawler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lawler
vs
Pokrajac

183 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neven Pokrajac!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokrajac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pokrajac throws a right and a left that Lawler avoids nicely.
Lawler punishes Pokrajac's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawler tries to clinch up.
Pokrajac lands with a straight right. Lawler didn't see that one coming.

Pokrajac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lawler to the mat! Lawler manages to get full guard.
Pokrajac distracts Lawler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pokrajac is controlling him.
Lawler is trying to control the position but Pokrajac postures up.

Pokrajac stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Lawler throws up his legs and catches Pokrajac in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pokrajac tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Lawler! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robbie Lawler!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the ring accompanied by Mortal Kombat theme song. McDonald has chosen How do ya like me now? as his entrance music. Ronald McDonald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ken Shamrock's chin.

Shamrock
vs
McDonald

185 cm
25
251 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock misses with a hook

and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDonald.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shamrock drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
Shamrock sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
McDonald tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Shamrock cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips under a jab from Shamrock.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
McDonald tries to clinch up
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves to clinch but Shamrock breaks away

and Shamrock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McDonald's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Shamrock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shamrock has McDonald in his guard.
Shamrock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Shamrock won't let him.
Shamrock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ken Shamrock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shamrock dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses

and McDonald moves into the clinch.
Shamrock avoids a wild elbow strike from McDonald.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shamrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald is pressed up against the ropes. Shamrock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Shamrock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
Shamrock trying to control the pace.

Shamrock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shamrock seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead McDonald has recovered full guard.

Shamrock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McDonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shamrock, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock controlling the position.
Shamrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Shamrock.
Shamrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
Shamrock pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Ken Shamrock wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shamrock lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Ken Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.

Shamrock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to advance position but McDonald has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shamrock tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Shamrock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shamrock tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
Shamrock is looking to get to half guard.
Shamrock wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shamrock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.

Shamrock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass McDonald's guard now, I'm sure.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.

Shamrock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald dives on top into guard.

Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a head shot.
McDonald looks to clinch
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald wants to clinch but Shamrock slips to the side
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald wants to clinch but Shamrock slips to the side
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald tries to clinch
and Shamrock counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.

It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
McDonald moves to clinch but Shamrock breaks away
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ronald McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Shamrock!
A relieved looking Ken Shamrock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claudd Van Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Claudd Van Damn is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cruz
vs
Claudd Van Damn

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claudd Van Damn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damn closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Van Damn pushes Cruz against the ropes but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Van Damn misses

and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Damn is keeping the position for now.
Cruz trying to control but Van Damn is working from the bottom.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Van Damn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Alexander Cruz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Cruz closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Van Damn.

Cruz breaks the clinch.

Cruz clinches.
Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.

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

Van Damn drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Van Damn off! Van Damn jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Van Damn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Van Damn thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to stand back up but Van Damn is controlling him
Van Damn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Damn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Damn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
Van Damn looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Damn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Damn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Van Damn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damn throws some wild stikes that Cruz manages to avoid easily.
Van Damn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Damn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cruz wants to control but Van Damn is having none of it.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Van Damn looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damn unloads with some shots from mount but Cruz bucks and avoids them well.
Van Damn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Cruz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Damn on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damn takes Cruz's back.
Will Van Damn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Claudd Van Damn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Van Damn throws a combination that misses

and Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Damn's guard.
Jean Claudd Van Damn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Van Damn keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Damn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Van Damn gets tackled into the ropes by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.

Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.

Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Damn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.

Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Damn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Van Damn's legs - danger averted.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Damn trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damn looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Damn, not yet.
Van Damn is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Damn looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Damn, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Cruz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Damn.
Van Damn wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.

Cruz gets control of Van Damn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Van Damn has passed into half guard.
Cruz pushes Van Damn off looking to stand but Van Damn dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Damn.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Van Damn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Damn prevents Cruz from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Van Damn moves to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Van Damn is cranking Cruz's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cruz! He's tightened the choke and Cruz is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Claudd Van Damn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joachim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sakurai
vs
Hansen

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hayato Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joachim Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakurai.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansen takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Joachim Hansen has been cut.
Sakurai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hansen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakurai's head.

It looks like Hayato Sakurai 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!
Hansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakurai.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Sakurai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansen lands with a straight right. Sakurai didn't see that one coming.
Sakurai missing with a left hand there. Hansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakurai misses the jab.
Hansen blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hansen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hansen throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Hansen misses.
Hansen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakurai on the side of the head.

Sakurai is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Oh Sakurai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakurai slips under a jab from Hansen.
Sakurai seems to have got his legs back now.
Hansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakurai throws out the jab.
Sakurai scores with a sloppy right hand. Hansen should have avoided that one.
Hansen pounces like a tiger and cracks Sakurai with a vicious hook! Sakurai is down but not out! Hansen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joachim Hansen!
During a confident post fight interview, Joachim Hansen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring me the Horizon - It Never Ends . Wrestling Spar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spar
vs
Morrison

180 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrestling Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Morrison !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spar drives through with a takedown into Morrison 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Spar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spar forces his way into half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet.
Spar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spar.
Still in half guard, Spar seems content to control.
Spar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spar is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spar wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Spar trying to advance position but Morrison counters by regaining guard.
Spar landing with the ground and pound.
Spar is pushing down on Morrison 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrison is fighting to maintain full guard but Spar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Spar there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spar is trying to control. Morrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spar is nestled in close to Morrison , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spar tries to pass to full mount but Morrison defends it.
Spar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though.
Ground and pound from Spar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Spar is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spar controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spar throwing shots but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Spar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spar wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Spar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Spar working the head and body with strikes.
Morrison looks gassed!
Spar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spar.
Morrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spar looks to land a strike but Morrison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Spar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spar postures up and lands a big shot to Morrison 's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spar throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely.
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Spar 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.

Spar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrison did well to prevent Spar getting side control.
Spar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Spar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morrison 's head.
Ground and pound from Spar.
Spar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though.
Spar 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.
Spar drops an elbow to the side of Morrison 's head.

Morrison is rocked!
Spar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Morrison ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Spar jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestling Spar!
A very excited looking Wrestling Spar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Peete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peete comes into the arena with Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne blaring out of the sound system. Alexander Peete looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Peete
vs
Rodriguez

187 cm
21
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Peete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armando Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.

Peete shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Peete is breathing heavily.

Rodriguez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Peete is defending well. Rodriguez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Peete has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rodriguez celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armando Rodriguez!
Armando Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Kravichenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm A Souljah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kravichenko
vs
Chambers

183 cm
29
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

182 cm
30
175 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Kravichenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravichenko misses with a hook.
Kravichenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chambers.
Chambers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chambers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kravichenko.

Kravichenko gets caught flat footed, as Chambers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kravichenko keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Chambers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kravichenko wants to stand up but Chambers is controlling him.
Chambers is stalling in the full guard.
Chambers prevents Kravichenko from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marlon Chambers was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chambers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko misses with a takedown attempt - Chambers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kravichenko misses with a series of wild punches.

Chambers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chambers trying to control the position but Kravichenko is working away.
Kravichenko tries to escape but Chambers is in control.
Chambers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kravichenko!
Kravichenko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chambers is landing with some decent strikes but Kravichenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kravichenko is trying to stand.
Chambers punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chambers tries to control but Kravichenko wriggling away.

Chambers looking for a guillotine from mount but Kravichenko is having none of it.
Chambers looking to control but Kravichenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kravichenko has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Chambers wants to control but Kravichenko is keeping busy.

Chambers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kravichenko wants to get back to his feet.
Kravichenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chambers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chambers working for the choke.
Kravichenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chambers.
Kravichenko is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chambers is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Chambers 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.

Kravichenko missing with a left hand there. Chambers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chambers lands a slapping body shot.

Chambers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kravichenko to the ground. Chambers is now in Kravichenko's guard.
Chambers is pushing down on Kravichenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kravichenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Chambers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chambers trying to control the action but Kravichenko is working from the bottom.
Chambers uses his free foot to push down on Kravichenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kravichenko.
Chambers controlling his opponent.
Chambers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kravichenko wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravichenko is squirming around, avoiding Chambers's attempts to control the action.
Chambers lands a big elbow.
Chambers lands a nice shot to the head.
Kravichenko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chambers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kravichenko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chambers controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Kravichenko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chambers looking to control but Kravichenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chambers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chambers is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kravichenko is in real trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kravichenko holding both Chambers 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kravichenko is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Kravichenko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chambers's arms.
Kravichenko is trying to get back to his feet but Chambers has full control of the position and if anything, Kravichenko has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kravichenko trying to get back to his feet but Chambers is in full control for now.

Kravichenko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Chambers looking for the choke from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers looking to hold on to the position here but Kravichenko rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Chambers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kravichenko misses with a looping left.
Kravichenko throws a hook but Chambers blocks it.

Chambers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kravichenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Chambers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chambers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kravichenko's guard.
Chambers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chambers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kravichenko tries to kick Chambers off but Chambers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Kravichenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kravichenko wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kravichenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chambers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kravichenko wants to get back to his feet.
Chambers working Kravichenko over with strikes.
Chambers stops Kravichenko from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chambers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kravichenko defends it well.
Chambers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chambers passes to side control.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kravichenko keeps working.

Chambers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kravichenko wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko is looking to get back to his feet here but Chambers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kravichenko's back.
Kravichenko controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chambers tries to get the hooks in deep but Kravichenko pushed the leg off.
Chambers really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kravichenko.
Will Chambers go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers controlling the position well here. Kravichenko rolled but Chambers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kravichenko controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Chambers looking for the choke from the back.

Chambers is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravichenko controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Chambers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chambers 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Chambers!