DFC 27 - Ubereem vs Hagler PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Lato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzegorz Lato has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Wonder
vs
Lato

190 cm
27
270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

195 cm
27
264 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Lato!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lato dodges the punch combination from Wonder.
Lato closes the distance and clinches up with Wonder, looking for a takedown. Lato pushes Wonder against the cage but Wonder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wonder enables Lato to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wonder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lato stops Wonder from standing up.
Wonder is breathing heavily.
Lato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wonder is in trouble now - Lato has advanced to mount!
Wonder is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lato in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lato lands a big shot there that rocks Wonder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Lato lands a heavy elbow.
Lato breaks from Wonder's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wonder is bucking up trying to escape but Lato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

It looks like Stevie Wonder has been cut.
Lato working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Stevie Wonder's cut is getting worse.
Lato controlling the position easily from mount.
Lato is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lato dominating with strikes here.
Lato controlling the pace for now.
Lato has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wonder's face.

Jeez, Stevie Wonder's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grzegorz Lato!

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FIGHT
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74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hammer
vs
Cop

190 cm
19
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tor Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Cop!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Cop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Cop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Cop digs a good body shot into Hammer's ribs.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hammer's calf.
Cop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cop! Hammer is out on his feet! Cop rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hammer is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hammer is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Cop!
Mirko Cop took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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FIGHT
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60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Potnoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lenny Nero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nero
vs
Potnoir

175 cm
21
146 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Potnoir!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potnoir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potnoir shoots in and drives through. Nero sprawls well.
Potnoir shoots in for a takedown but Nero shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potnoir.
Lenny Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Potnoir.
Decent striking displayed by Nero there.
Nero scores with a jab. Potnoir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Potnoir, as that shot connected.
Potnoir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Potnoir fails to land with a series of punches.
Nero throws a lazy right hand but Potnoir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Potnoir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Potnoir scrambles back to his feet.
Potnoir shoots in for a double leg but Nero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Potnoir fails with a takedown attempt.

Nero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Potnoir is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Potnoir some visible discomfort.
Potnoir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nero throws a strike aimed at the side of Potnoir's head but Potnoir avoids it well.
Potnoir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Potnoir seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nero is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Potnoir!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jason Potnoir thanked Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Djeiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bud Djeiba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McFadden
vs
Djeiba

204 cm
28
277 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
28
264 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Djeiba!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djeiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Djeiba thuds a left hand into McFadden's body.
McFadden shoots in for a takedown but Djeiba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Djeiba cracks McFadden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Djeiba thuds a left hand into McFadden's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Djeiba.
Djeiba dips to his left and cracks McFadden with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFadden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McFadden is breathing heavily.
Djeiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McFadden.
Djeiba fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McFadden to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McFadden looks to clinch but Djeiba throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McFadden taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bud Djeiba!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bud Djeiba thanked Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Epinephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Swanson's choice of entrance music: Chael Sonnen lowlights. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Epinephrine
vs
Swanson

191 cm
20
238 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
28
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Epinephrine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stig Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a jab when Epinephrine was well out of range.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epinephrine fails in his attempt to clinch.

Swanson moves into the clinch successfully.
Epinephrine lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Stig Swanson has been cut.
Epinephrine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Swanson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epinephrine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Swanson has eaten all the pies!
Epinephrine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson trying to control but Epinephrine is working from the bottom.
Epinephrine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Epinephrine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swanson manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epinephrine postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epinephrine is one step ahead there.
Epinephrine trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epinephrine stays in close to Swanson's body and controls the position.
Swanson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Epinephrine fails with an attempt to clinch.

Epinephrine instigates a clinch.

Epinephrine has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swanson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Epinephrine working for the choke.
Epinephrine is hanging on to Swanson's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epinephrine tries to get the hooks in deep but Swanson pushed the leg off.
Swanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Epinephrine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swanson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Epinephrine's guard. Nice work there by Swanson.
Epinephrine pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swanson won't allow Epinephrine to sweep him here.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epinephrine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson preventing the sweep.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Epinephrine is keeping the position.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Epinephrine has momentary wrist control but Swanson slips an elbow through the middle.
Epinephrine controls Swanson momentarily but Swanson frees himself.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Epinephrine is trying to keep Swanson in close.
Epinephrine 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.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson postures up in Epinephrine's guard and throws a big left but Epinephrine blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epinephrine 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.
Epinephrine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epinephrine is trying to keep Swanson in close.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Epinephrine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epinephrine controls Swanson momentarily but Swanson frees himself.

We're going to have a standup here because Henry Epinephrine wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Epinephrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Epinephrine scores with a takedown into Swanson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epinephrine trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Epinephrine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stig Swanson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A swing and a miss from Epinephrine.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Epinephrine here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Epinephrine avoids the body shot from Swanson.

Epinephrine shoots in and gets a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Epinephrine trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Epinephrine from controlling successfully.
Swanson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Epinephrine!
Swanson lands a big shot there that rocks Epinephrine but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Epinephrine is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epinephrine wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.
Epinephrine is desperately trying to improve his position but Swanson has a good base and remains in mount.
Epinephrine wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Epinephrine is looking to improve his position but Swanson isn't that keen on the idea.
Epinephrine is bucking up trying to escape but Swanson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Henry Epinephrine has been cut.
Epinephrine taking shots to the head.
Swanson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Henry Epinephrine's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson lands with some strikes.

Jeez, Henry Epinephrine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stig Swanson!
A very excited looking Stig Swanson 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.

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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

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

Bisping
vs
Karlsson

200 cm
27
264 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

196 cm
27
288 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bisping works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.

Karlsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Karlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bisping on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bisping tries to get out of the position.
Bisping preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing strikes from guard but Bisping blocks nicely.
Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bisping works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bisping works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karlsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bisping working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Bisping's brow.
Karlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bisping knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karlsson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karlsson trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Karlsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson passes Bisping's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karlsson with the ground and pound but Bisping uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bisping has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bisping's head.
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bisping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bisping preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlsson stands and throws Bisping's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
Karlsson misses with the ground and pound.
Karlsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Karlsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Karlsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Karlsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karlsson trying to control the position but Bisping is working away.
Karlsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Bisping's head but Bisping avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson working the ground and pound but Bisping is defending the strikes.
Bisping is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karlsson is working Bisping over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bisping throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a nice body shot.
Louis Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
Bisping misses with a body shot.

Karlsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karlsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karlsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karlsson drops an elbow to the side of Bisping's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bisping knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is trying to control. Bisping wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karlsson moves nicely into side control.
Bisping avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karlsson.
Bisping is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Karlsson cracks Bisping with a big elbow.
Karlsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Bisping's head but Bisping avoids it well.
Karlsson scores with punches from side control.
Karlsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karlsson working the ground and pound.
Karlsson working the ground and pound.
Bisping stops Karlsson from passing to mount.
Karlsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bisping down.
Karlsson landing strikes.
Bisping defending against the ground and pound.
Karlsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Karlsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bisping to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson working the body and head with strikes.
Karlsson working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Karlsson crashes against the mat.
Karlsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Karlsson working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bisping controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Karlsson working the head with strikes.
Karlsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bisping is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karlsson connects with a decent elbow.
Karlsson scoring with punches and elbows.

Bisping is rocked!
Karlsson advances to full mount.
Oh Bisping is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson connects with a bit shot that sees Bisping covering up! More strikes from Karlsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Karlsson is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Karlsson!

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remco Van Zoetebier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado comes to the cage accompanied by Stairway to Heaven. Remco Van Zoetebier told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fortunado
vs
Van Zoetebier

191 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Just Fight

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquin Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Remco Van Zoetebier!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoetebier walks into a stiff left hand from Fortunado.

It looks like Remco Van Zoetebier has been cut.
Fortunado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Fortunado.
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!

Fortunado pushes Zoetebier up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortunado lands with a left to the head.
Fortunado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortunado misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Zoetebier jumps guard.
Zoetebier throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fortunado tries to stand but Zoetebier is controlling from the bottom.
Zoetebier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortunado is one step ahead there.
Zoetebier throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zoetebier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoetebier keeping full guard, as Fortunado tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoetebier has a closed guard, preventing Fortunado from standing up.

Fortunado stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fortunado just misses with a punch to the body.

Fortunado lands a big head kick that sends Zoetebier tumbling to the mat! Fortunado takes a step backwards and waves Zoetebier back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Zoetebier is rocked!

That has opened up Remco Van Zoetebier's cut even more.
Joaquin Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Fortunado!
Zoetebier is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortunado finish him?
Zoetebier looks gassed!
Fortunado cracks Zoetebier with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joaquin Fortunado!
Joaquin Fortunado decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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 Kamala Naamahaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naamahaara comes to the cage accompanied by Kishore Kumar : Chuu Kar Mere Mann Ko. On his way into the cage it seems that Kamala Naamahaara has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kamala Naamahaara seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Naamahaara
vs
Bisping

193 cm
21
239 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

210 cm
27
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamala Naamahaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bisping tries to keep at a distance but Naamahaara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Naamahaara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bisping pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Naamahaara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bisping's defenses.

It looks like Frank Bisping has been cut.
Naamahaara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bisping avoids the elbow strike from Naamahaara, against the cage.
Naamahaara throws an elbow that misses.
Naamahaara throws an elbow that misses.
Naamahaara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Naamahaara.
Naamahaara missing with knees to the body.

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

Bisping gets caught flat footed, as Naamahaara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Naamahaara postures up in Bisping's guard and throws a big left but Bisping blocks it.
Naamahaara wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naamahaara throws a big elbow that misses.
Naamahaara wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
Naamahaara won't allow Bisping to get back to his feet.
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bisping is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naamahaara is controlling him.
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Kamala Naamahaara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Naamahaara shoots in for a takedown but Bisping shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamala Naamahaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naamahaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naamahaara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bisping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bisping tries to land a front kick but Naamahaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bisping tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bisping throws a leg kick

and Naamahaara counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Naamahaara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bisping circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara tries for a takedown but Bisping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Naamahaara avoids the head kick by Bisping.
A head kick misses from Bisping.
Frank Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
Bisping lands a high kick!

It looks like Kamala Naamahaara has been cut.
Naamahaara misses with a head kick.
Bisping lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bisping blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Naamahaara misses the target.

Naamahaara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bisping can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Bisping avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naamahaara.
Naamahaara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naamahaara thows a huge punch but Bisping dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bisping is refusing to be controlled, as Naamahaara sits in half guard.
Naamahaara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naamahaara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bisping knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bisping is refusing to be controlled, as Naamahaara sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naamahaara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamala Naamahaara dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Naamahaara moves into range and clinches up with Bisping.
Bisping is trying to push Naamahaara away but Naamahaara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Naamahaara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naamahaara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Naamahaara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naamahaara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bisping is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Naamahaara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bisping looks for the body kick but Naamahaara saw that one coming.
Naamahaara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bisping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naamahaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naamahaara is looking to clinch.
Naamahaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Naamahaara clinches.
Naamahaara lands an elbow inside that Bisping shrugs off.
Bisping working hard to break the clinch.

Naamahaara pulls guard successfully.
Naamahaara looking for a sweep. Not yet Naamahaara, not yet.
Bisping trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naamahaara's guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Bisping wasn't active enough on the ground.
Naamahaara tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bisping misses with an uppercut.
Naamahaara misses with a low kick.
Bisping shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Naamahaara eats them both and turns towards Bisping to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisping connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naamahaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bisping.
Naamahaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naamahaara misses with a head kick.
Bisping misses with the combination.

Naamahaara moves into range and clinches up with Bisping.
Naamahaara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bisping takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Frank Bisping's cut even more.

Naamahaara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bisping fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naamahaara on the side of the head.
Bisping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naamahaara.
Bisping throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Naamahaara.
Bisping avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Bisping throws a head kick that half lands.
Frank Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Naamahaara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bisping's guard.
Naamahaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naamahaara wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara throws an elbow that misses. Bisping uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naamahaara's guard. Nice move by Bisping!
Naamahaara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Naamahaara thows a huge punch but Bisping dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naamahaara stops Bisping from getting back to his feet.
Bisping won't allow Naamahaara to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Bisping will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bisping tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naamahaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
Naamahaara shoots in for a double leg but Bisping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bisping blocks a head kick by Naamahaara.

Naamahaara instigates a clinch.

Naamahaara pulls guard successfully.
Naamahaara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bisping manages to get himself to full guard.
Naamahaara throwing strikes from guard but Bisping blocks nicely.
Bisping wants to get back to his feet but Naamahaara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naamahaara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Naamahaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Bisping has wrist control.
Naamahaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naamahaara stops Bisping from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naamahaara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bisping wants to stand but Naamahaara is controlling the position.
Naamahaara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naamahaara trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Naamahaara throws a big right hand that misses.
Naamahaara throws an elbow that misses. Bisping uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naamahaara's guard. Nice move by Bisping!
Naamahaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kamala Naamahaara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Naamahaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Naamahaara wants to clinch.
Bisping blocks a head kick by Naamahaara.
Bisping throws a low kick but Naamahaara moves out of range easily.
Bisping takes a swing at Naamahaara's ribcage but misses.
Bisping throws a push kick but Naamahaara slaps the foot to one side.
Bisping scores with a hook to the body. Naamahaara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Naamahaara.
Bisping keeps the fight on the outside.
Bisping fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naamahaara is out of range.
Bisping defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naamahaara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
Bisping lands the left hand.
Good work by Naamahaara as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Bisping.
Bisping delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bisping fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naamahaara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bisping displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick from Bisping lands but Naamahaara takes it in his stride.
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bisping blocks a head kick by Naamahaara.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
Naamahaara looks for a takedown but Bisping sprawls well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Bisping!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs comes to the cage accompanied by Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty. Ricardo Lombard has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Van Der Sluijs
vs
Lombard

178 cm
21
176 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sluijs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Sluijs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Sluijs sprawls well. Van Der Sluijs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lombard gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Sluijs takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Lombard moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs strikes.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Sluijs moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Ricardo Lombard has been cut.
Lombard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Van Der Sluijs with that takedown attempt.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Van Der Sluijs coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs shoots and misses
and Lombard counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Sluijs lands a nice hook to Lombard's body. Lombard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Van Der Sluijs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Sluijs missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Der Sluijs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombard counters with a left to the body.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lombard in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
Lombard defending well as Van Der Sluijs loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Van Der Sluijs slips the punch.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Sluijs throws a poor cross that misses

and Lombard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Der Sluijs trying to hold on to Lombard's head to control him but Lombard postures up.
Lombard is trying to control. Van Der Sluijs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Van Der Sluijs is defending against the submission attempts here by Lombard.
Lombard is looking to advance position but Van Der Sluijs won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Sluijs keeps working.
Lombard is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Van Der Sluijs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is pushing down on Van Der Sluijs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Der Sluijs is fighting to maintain full guard but Lombard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Der Sluijs is in trouble now - Lombard has advanced to mount!
Van Der Sluijs can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard looking to control but Van Der Sluijs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laurens Van Der Sluijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lombard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Van Der Sluijs looks to throw the jab but Lombard is out of range.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a nice head shot.
Lombard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid it but Lombard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Der Sluijs to the ground. Van Der Sluijs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
The fighters circling - Van Der Sluijs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Sluijs manages to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Van Der Sluijs.
Lombard staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Van Der Sluijs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lombard circles away.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.
Lombard clobbers Van Der Sluijs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a takedown
and Lombard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Der Sluijs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
A big left from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Van Der Sluijs loads up on a big right hand but Lombard slips the punch.
Lombard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Van Der Sluijs counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a few strikes there.
Lombard throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Sluijs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombard checks a leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Sluijs loads up on a big right hand but Lombard slips the punch.

Lombard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lombard showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard trying to mount his opponent but Van Der Sluijs defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Lombard seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Sluijs defends the submission attempt.
Lombard wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Sluijs is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lombard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lombard tries to pass to full mount but Van Der Sluijs defends it.
Lombard is keen to just control but Van Der Sluijs is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard is stalling here. Van Der Sluijs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lombard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Der Sluijs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Laurens Van Der Sluijs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lombard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lombard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Der Sluijs is fending him off so far but Lombard persists. Nope, Van Der Sluijs circles away and we're back to standing.
Lombard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut.
Lombard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That has opened up Ricardo Lombard's cut even more.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in and drives through. Lombard sprawls well.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a takedown attempt - Lombard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricardo Lombard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Sluijs looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a jab.
Lombard throws a body punch but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Der Sluijs misses the target.
Van Der Sluijs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lombard is fending him off so far but Van Der Sluijs persists. Nope, Lombard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurens Van Der Sluijs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Sluijs works over Lombard's head and body with a nice combination.
Lombard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Lombard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Der Sluijs was covering up waiting for the punch and Lombard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sluijs is keeping the position.
Lombard trying to control but Van Der Sluijs is working from the bottom.
Lombard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Lombard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lombard walks into a left hand.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a double jab.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Der Sluijs throws a looping overhand right but Lombard ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Sluijs was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Van Der Sluijs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombard checks a leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Der Sluijs. That snapped Lombard's head back.
Lombard thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Der Sluijs lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Lombard.
Van Der Sluijs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lombard's head backwards.

The cut above Ricardo Lombard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Sluijs dips to his left and cracks Lombard with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Sluijs. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Sluijs's waist but Van Der Sluijs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lombard off to one side.
Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick.
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laurens Van Der Sluijs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lombard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Der Sluijs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lombard throws a push kick but Van Der Sluijs slaps the foot to one side.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Sluijs was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Lombard tries to land a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs saw it coming and moves away.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Lombard with a good jab.

Van Der Sluijs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lombard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lombard is trying to keep Van Der Sluijs in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Sluijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is trying to keep Van Der Sluijs in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Laurens Van Der Sluijs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Van Der Sluijs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lombard ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Sluijs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard blocks a jab.
Van Der Sluijs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lombard moves out of range of the strikes.
Lombard shoots in but no luck this time.

Lombard gets a takedown into half guard.
Lombard stalling away here and it's allowed Van Der Sluijs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stand and escape but Lombard is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs has Lombard pulled in close to control his posture.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Van Der Sluijs keeps moving.
Lombard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Sluijs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lombard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Lombard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Van Der Sluijs shakes it off.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a leg kick but Lombard moves out of range and Van Der Sluijs only half commits.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Der Sluijs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Ricardo Lombard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lombard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lombard moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs strikes.
Van Der Sluijs checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lombard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Sluijs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombard tries to move into range but Van Der Sluijs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laurens Van Der Sluijs had his way with Ricardo Lombard in that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lombard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Van Der Sluijs moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
Lombard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Der Sluijs swinging wildly here.

Lombard scores with a takedown into Van Der Sluijs's guard.
Lombard looking to sit in guard and control but Van Der Sluijs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lombard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Sluijs controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Der Sluijs throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van Der Sluijs working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lombard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Der Sluijs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

We're going to have a standup here because Laurens Van Der Sluijs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Van Der Sluijs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Der Sluijs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Sluijs sprawls well. Van Der Sluijs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lombard gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Sluijs misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lombard is able to avoid easily.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a looping left.
Van Der Sluijs misses the jab.
Van Der Sluijs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
Laurens Van Der Sluijs retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Laurens Van Der Sluijs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ubereem
vs
Hagler

185 cm
21
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Hagler!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagler tries to land a front kick but Ubereem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ubereem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hagler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hagler thuds his right hand into Ubereem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Ubereem.
Ubereem looks to score with a jab to the body but Hagler is just out of range.
Ubereem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Marvin Hagler has been cut.
Hagler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hagler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ubereem thumps Hagler with a low kick.
Hagler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ubereem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hagler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ubereem scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ubereem.
Hagler misses with a head kick.
Ubereem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hagler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hagler looks gassed!
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!
Hagler thows a leg kick but Ubereem checks it
and Ubereem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubereem scores with a jab. Hagler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Hagler is rocked!

That has opened up Marvin Hagler's cut even more.

Ubereem lands a big uppercut and Hagler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hagler looks OK. Ubereem waves Hagler back to his feet!
Hagler is still on wobbly legs! Can Ubereem finish him?
Ubereem fakes the body blow, causing Hagler to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hagler goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Ubereem!
Alistair Ubereem retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Alistair Ubereem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.