DBC 22: Steyne vs Young PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather Theme Song. Monroe has chosen Am I A Psycho - Tech N9ne feat. B.O.B. & Hopsin as his entrance music. 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?

Do
vs
Monroe

185 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitchell Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Do counters with a three punch combo that has Monroe backing up. Monroe nods at Do to acknowledge the strikes.
Do slips a jab from Monroe.
Do swinging wildly here.
Do walks into a jab.
Do avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Do ducks down to avoid it.
Do uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Do connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monroe throws a hook but Do avoids it easily.
Do shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe misses with a body punch
and Do counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Do misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monroe misses with a hook. Do ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe, as that shot connected.
Monroe scores with a body shot.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Do will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Do sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Do's shoulder, as Do tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Do.
Do defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Do avoids them all with ease.
Do looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Do. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses the jab.
Do misses with a takedown attempt - Monroe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Do throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Do throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe throws a body punch but Do moves out of range.
Monroe misses with a hook. Do ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Do does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe throws a hook but Do avoids it easily.
A combination from Do does no damage.
Do displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Do misses with a wild combination.
Do tries to bum rush Monroe with a series of wild strikes but Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Do moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Do's head but Do sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Monroe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do moves away.
Do wants to land a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Do walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Do misses.
Do looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Do bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Monroe throws a hook but Do blocks it.

Do drives through with a takedown into Monroe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do postures up in Monroe's guard and throws a big left but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Do throws a strike but Monroe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Monroe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Monroe trying to control but Do is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wanted to stand there but Do had control of the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mitchell Monroe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Do on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
Do misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Do misses its intended target.

Monroe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Do controlling him for the moment.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do postures up in Monroe's guard and throws a big left but Monroe blocks it.
Do stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do is looking to work some ground and pound but Monroe has wrist control.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Monroe blocks nicely.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Do is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monroe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Do trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Do dominated that second round.
That's time! Do's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Do.
Monroe throws a body punch but Do moves out of range.
Do throws a low kick, looking for Monroe's leg but Monroe calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Do.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Do misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Do.
Do throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Do counters with a left and a right that stings Monroe.
Do ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Do.
Monroe lands a really nice looking cross but Do seems unphased.
Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Do off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Do slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Do keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Mitchell Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Do steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Do throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe cracks Do with an open hand slap.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Do counters with a one-two to the body.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do moves away.
Monroe lands a jab to Do's midsection.
Do walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monroe throws a jab when Do was well out of range.
Do gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe scores with a jab. Do acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Do.
Do slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Do saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Do on the side of the head.
Do looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Do throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Do takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Do.
Do works the jab nicely.
Do moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Monroe takes a swing at Do's ribcage but misses.
Do drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Do takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a hook. Do ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Do ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe takes a swing at Do's ribcage but misses.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Do moved out of range.
Do walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Do on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Do.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Do is out of range.
Do misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monroe 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

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 Gregor Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Yajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ara Gevorgyan Artsakh. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mousasi
vs
Yajima

186 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ganja's Warehouse

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 Tokyo, Gregor Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Yajima!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yajima lands a nice looking body shot.
Yajima lands a nice looking body shot.
Mousasi misses with a body punch
and Yajima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Gregor Mousasi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mousasi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mousasi takes a swing at Yajima's ribcage but misses.
Yajima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yajima misses with a double jab.
Mousasi avoids the body shot from Yajima.
Mousasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yajima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Yajima. Those never looked like landing.
Mousasi throws a hook but Yajima blocks it.
Mousasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yajima throws a right hand that Mousasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mousasi also avoids with ease.
Mousasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Yajima.
Mousasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yajima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yajima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that Yajima avoids nicely.
Mousasi misses the shot to the body.
Yajima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mousasi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yajima misses the shot to the body.
Yajima misses with a wild body shot.

Yajima drops Mousasi with a beautiful combination! Mousasi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yajima is looking for the KO!

Mousasi is rocked!

Gregor Mousasi'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!
Yajima connects with a stiff jab that staggers Mousasi - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tatsuya Yajima!
Tatsuya Yajima made sure to mention his sponsor, Ganja's Warehouse in his post fight interview.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between PIng Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz has chosen Champions as his entrance music. PIng Guerrero looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Guerrero
vs
Munoz

197 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

190 cm
26
197 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, PIng Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marc Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Munoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munoz is defended easily by Guerrero.
PIng Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Munoz.

Guerrero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munoz, pushing him back against the cage.
Guerrero is working for takedown but Munoz is calmly controlling the position for now.

Munoz decides to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guerrero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerrero prevents Munoz from getting back to his feet.
Guerrero throws an elbow that misses. Munoz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guerrero's guard. Nice move by Munoz!
Munoz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Munoz stands up and waves to Guerrero to follow him.
Munoz blocks a head kick by Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a kick to the body.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Guerrero doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Munoz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guerrero won't be happy with that.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munoz stands up and beckons Guerrero to his feet.
Munoz stuns Guerrero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guerrero circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guerrero takes a step back to recover.
Munoz shoots for a takedown but Guerrero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Munoz shoots in but no luck this time.
Munoz fails with the takedown.
Munoz wants to clinch.
Guerrero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Munoz. No joy for Guerrero on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munoz moves into range and clinches up with Guerrero.
Guerrero letting Munoz take a breather here.

Munoz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Guerrero being controlled here momentarily.
Guerrero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munoz has momentary wrist control but Guerrero slips an elbow through the middle.

Munoz uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munoz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Guerrero gets a clinch.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerrero blocks it with crossed arms.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Munoz pulls guard successfully.
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munoz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero landing with the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Munoz!
A relieved looking Marc Munoz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Along Recto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogan has chosen AC/DC - TNT as his entrance music. Along Recto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Recto
vs
Rogan

162 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Along Recto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogan pinned against the cage. Rogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Recto shoots in and drives through. Rogan sprawls well.
Recto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogan as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Along Recto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jim Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Recto just misses with a punch to the body.
Recto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogan dips to his left and cracks Recto with an uppercut!
Rogan throws a front kick aimed at Recto's knee but Recto avoids it well.
Rogan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rogan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Recto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rogan working the ground and pound but Recto is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Recto dodges the ground and pound from Rogan.
Rogan working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan tries to score with some ground and pound. Recto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rogan is chipping away with strikes.
Recto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Recto can't do much from the bottom here.
Recto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogan's best efforts.
Recto trying to control from the bottom.
Rogan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Recto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Recto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Recto trying to control here.
Recto is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan wants to stand but Recto has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Recto is pressing down on Rogan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Recto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Recto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogan is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogan wants to get up but he can't break Recto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Recto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Recto has his foot on Rogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogan wants to stand but Recto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Recto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Recto has a closed guard, preventing Rogan from standing up.

Rogan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Recto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogan has managed to get both his arms back between Recto's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Recto is looking for a triangle but Rogan pushes his legs off easily.

Rogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Recto has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan working some strikes from top position.

Recto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogan defends it easily.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Recto keeps moving.
Rogan postures up.
Rogan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rogan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rogan is looking to stand up but Recto won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Along Recto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Mayhem acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dean
vs
Mayhem

187 cm
25
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Blood Bank ($10)

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mathew Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean tries to clinch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Dean lands with a good body shot.
Jason Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mayhem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayhem showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Mayhem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mayhem is looking for a kimura but Dean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayhem to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayhem wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Mayhem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayhem is thwarting Dean's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is trying to stand up here but Mayhem is controlling him well.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dean is looking to control Mayhem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dean avoid being mounted?

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

Mayhem scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mayhem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mayhem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dean defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to control but Mayhem is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mayhem seems to be looking for submissions.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayhem is working away from the top position though.

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

Mayhem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dean moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean looking to control.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean trying to keep a closed guard but Mayhem is proving a slippery customer.
Dean keeping full guard, as Mayhem tries to pass.

Mayhem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dean has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to stand up but Mayhem won't let him.
Dean slips nicely into half guard.

Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayhem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean.

Dean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayhem has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Mayhem will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Dean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mayhem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Dean goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mayhem has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dean but great work by Mayhem.
Dean is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Dean wants to control but Mayhem postures up.
Jason Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mayhem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dean is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Dean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Mayhem is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayhem is working away from the top position though.
Mayhem works his way into full mount!

Mayhem working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mayhem tries to control but Dean wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayhem goes for an armbar but Dean turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dean.
Dean wants to stand and escape but instead Mayhem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mayhem postures up.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean wants to stand and escape but Mayhem is having none of it.
Dean is trying to keep Mayhem in close.
Mayhem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dean is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mathew Dean.
Dean tries to clinch up but Mayhem circles away and keeps his distance.

Mayhem scores with a takedown into Dean's guard.
Mayhem wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dean tries to sprawl but Mayhem drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Mayhem is looking for a kimura here.

Mayhem seems to be working for a kimura but Dean defends the submission attempt.
Dean trying to control here.

Mayhem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dean is just riding it out for now. Mayhem eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayhem is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Mayhem drops back looking for a leg! Dean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dean manages to kick Mayhem off! Mayhem jumps back into Dean's guard.
Dean trying to keep a closed guard but Mayhem is proving a slippery customer.
Mathew Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dean keeping full guard, as Mayhem tries to pass.
Dean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dean is trying to control the position but Mayhem postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mathew Dean just wasn't active enough.
Mayhem fails with the takedown.
Dean throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dean enables Mayhem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dean manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayhem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mayhem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dean dives on top into guard.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dean is looking to stand up but Mayhem won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to pass the guard but Mayhem is keeping the position.
Dean wanted to stand there but Mayhem had control of the position.

Mayhem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean postures up in Mayhem's guard and throws a big left but Mayhem blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mayhem 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mayhem!

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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
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideaki Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melchior Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideaki Murakami could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Melchior Rasmussen's chin.

Murakami
vs
Rasmussen

171 cm
25
148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

197 cm
20
151 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideaki Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Melchior Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasmussen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murakami is trying to control Rasmussen's posture but Rasmussen avoids it.
Murakami is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rasmussen in side control, throwing shots but Murakami defends.
Murakami is looking for a sweep.
Murakami manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rasmussen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murakami defending well though.
Rasmussen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murakami wants to improve his position but Rasmussen is controlling well.
Murakami blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rasmussen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rasmussen looks winded!
The fighters are battling for position here. Murakami manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Murakami is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rasmussen has his hands clasped together but Murakami extends an breaks Rasmussen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murakami.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideaki Murakami!
A very excited looking Hideaki Murakami 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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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois Van Steyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ha Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Steyne comes into the arena with When Angels Cry blaring out of the sound system. Francois Van Steyne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Steyne
vs
Young

187 cm
21
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing
Untouchable Fight Gear

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Van Steyne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ha Young!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws the left hand but Van Steyne avoids the punch easily.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young misses with a wild combination.

Young drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Steyne's head.
Van Steyne is looking to stand up but Young isn't so interested in that idea.
Van Steyne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Young with a flurry of punches that miss.
Young trying to control but Van Steyne is working from the bottom.
Young advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Young are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young working the ground and pound.
Van Steyne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Van Steyne is trying to get back to his feet.
Young cracks Van Steyne with a big elbow.
Young looking to control but instead Van Steyne has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Van Steyne pushes Young off looking to stand but Young dives back in and keeps control.
Young takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Steyne is not content to let Young control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Young stops Van Steyne from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Young looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Young lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Young thows a huge punch but Van Steyne dodges it nicely.
Young lands with a punch from half guard.
Young throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Young is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Steyne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Young seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Young wants to take a breather but Van Steyne is having none of it.
Young is stalling here. Van Steyne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Young seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Steyne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Van Steyne tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Van Steyne trying to control the position but Young is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Steyne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Young to his feet.
Young throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Steyne tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.

Van Steyne moves into the clinch successfully.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne trying to stall but Young improves his position.
Van Steyne tries to land knees in the clinch but Young avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
Young tries to break free but Van Steyne pushes him back against the cage.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Van Steyne.
Young tries to break the clinch but Van Steyne is controlling the position.
Young tries a body shot but Van Steyne blocks it.
Van Steyne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Young's defenses.
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Young tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Steyne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Steyne trying to land knees to the body.
Young blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young looking for a takedown.
Van Steyne taking a breather.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Steyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Van Steyne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van Steyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young throws a body punch but Van Steyne moves out of range.
Young lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Steyne's head.
Van Steyne tries to clinch up
and Young makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Steyne wants to clinch but Young slips to the side
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francois Van Steyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Van Steyne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Steyne slips a jab from Young.
Young wants to slow Van Steyne down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Steyne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt
and Young counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Francois Van Steyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Steyne throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Steyne is just out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Young.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young scoring with punches from side control.
Young working away.
Young misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Young works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Van Steyne pushes Young away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Young gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Young working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Steyne taking a bit of punishment here - Young scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Young lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Young cracks Van Steyne with a big right hand but Van Steyne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Van Steyne is trying to buck Young off.
Van Steyne regains half guard.
Van Steyne pushes Young off looking to stand but Young dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Young.
Young winds up and cracks Van Steyne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Steyne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Young is working away from the top position though.
Young missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Young missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Young trying to mount his opponent but Van Steyne defends it.
Van Steyne is not content to let Young control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young moves nicely into side control.
Van Steyne can't do much from the bottom here.
Young cracks Van Steyne with a big elbow.
Van Steyne takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Van Steyne bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Van Steyne slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Steyne tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ha Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Van Steyne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Steyne avoids the body shot from Young.
Van Steyne tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.

Young gets tackled into the cage by Van Steyne. Van Steyne maintains the clinch.
Van Steyne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne tries a knee to the head but Young blocks it.
Young taking a breather.
Young is trying to force a seperation but Van Steyne has the dominant position.
Van Steyne stalling in the clinch.
Van Steyne is trying to maintain a safe position but Young gets an underhook and turns Van Steyne into the cage.
Van Steyne misses with an elbow strike.
Young tries to stall but Van Steyne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Young dodges an elbow strike from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne trying to land knees to the body.
Young has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Young dodges an elbow strike from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Young drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Steyne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Steyne misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Young's defenses.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Steyne misses with an elbow over the top.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Steyne looking to throw knees to the head but Young is blocking nicely.
Van Steyne throws an elbow but it misses.
Young dodges an elbow strike from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Young blocks it with crossed arms.
Young wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Steyne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Steyne crunches a lovely knee into Young's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Van Steyne controls the action.
Young avoiding damage as Van Steyne throws knees to the body.
Van Steyne throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Van Steyne looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Young breaks the clinch.
Van Steyne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Steyne tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Van Steyne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Young counters with a series of strikes. Van Steyne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Steyne tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne wants to clinch

and Young counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Steyne's guard now.
Van Steyne has his hands on Young's head, controlling the position.
Young throws a big right hand that misses.
Young with a flurry of punches that miss.
Young throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Young postures up in Van Steyne's guard and throws a big left but Van Steyne blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van Steyne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.

Van Steyne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Steyne wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Van Steyne clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Steyne darts in trying to clinch
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Steyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young avoids the head kick by Van Steyne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Steyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Steyne wants to clinch but Young slips to the side
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Steyne moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Steyne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Steyne tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by Young as he checks the leg kick.
Van Steyne tries to clinch
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Steyne tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to bum rush Van Steyne with a series of wild strikes but Van Steyne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Steyne tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
Van Steyne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Steyne avoids the body shot from Young.
Van Steyne is looking to clinch.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Young rushes Van Steyne and presses him up against the cage.
Van Steyne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Steyne crunches a lovely knee into Young's ribcage.
Van Steyne wants to stall.
Van Steyne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Steyne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Steyne looking to stall.
Van Steyne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Steyne pushes off an throws an elbow but Young leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Steyne stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne throws an elbow but it misses.
Young managing to block the knees to the body from Van Steyne.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Steyne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Steyne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Steyne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Steyne tries to land knees in the clinch but Young avoids the damage to the body.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young is looking for a takedown.
Young manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Young has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Steyne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Van Steyne had his way with Ha Young in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Van Steyne takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Steyne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Steyne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
Van Steyne tries to stall but Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Steyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Van Steyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young blocks a head kick by Van Steyne.

Young darts in and clinches Van Steyne up against the cage.
Van Steyne wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne lands a good knee to the midsection. Young won't want to take too many of those.
Van Steyne working Young over with knees to the body.
Young goes for a takedown attempt but Van Steyne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Young is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Van Steyne wants to clinch but Young slips to the side
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Steyne tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Steyne wants to clinch
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young throws a leg kick but Van Steyne moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Steyne wants to clinch
and Young counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Steyne doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
Van Steyne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Steyne blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Young bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Young throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Young cracks Van Steyne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Young prevents Van Steyne from escaping the position.
Young looks up at the clock and then as Van Steyne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Young smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Young connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Van Steyne some visible discomfort.
Young working the head with strikes.
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!
Young in side control lands a decent elbow.

Van Steyne is rocked!
Young grinds an elbow into Van Steyne's temple.
Oh Van Steyne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Steyne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Young working Van Steyne over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Young.

Van Steyne looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young working Van Steyne over with strikes.
Van Steyne is trying to stand.
Van Steyne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Steyne is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Young there.
Young trying to control the action but Van Steyne is working from the bottom.
Young scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Young is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Van Steyne is hurt! He's hurt bad - Young fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Van Steyne from any more punishment! Congratulations to Young! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ha Young!
Ha Young is the new middleweight champion!