12: Hawking vs Conception 2! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat has chosen Ram Muay as his entrance music. Samak Tiyapairat acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Arbenson
vs
Tiyapairat

183 cm
36
179 lbs
22 - 13 - 1

174 cm
29
166 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Magus Arbenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbenson tries a head kick but it misses.

Tiyapairat darts in and clinches Arbenson up against the cage.

Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arbenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiyapairat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Arbenson darts in and clinches Tiyapairat up against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Arbenson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat avoiding damage as Arbenson throws knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arbenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arbenson lands an elbow inside.
Arbenson misses with a knee strike.
Arbenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Arbenson is breathing heavily.
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiyapairat avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiyapairat is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arbenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arbenson avoids it.

Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Tiyapairat catches Arbenson right on the button with a cross.
Arbenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat misses with a head kick.

Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Arbenson.

Arbenson darts in and clinches Tiyapairat up against the cage.
Arbenson managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arbenson obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arbenson's defenses.
Tiyapairat throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Arbenson scores with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arbenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiyapairat lands with a kick to the ribs.

Arbenson clinches up with Tiyapairat and pushes him back against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a nice shot to the body.
Arbenson is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Arbenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiyapairat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiyapairat.
Arbenson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arbenson blocks a head kick by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat looks to land a combination. Arbenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arbenson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiyapairat.

Arbenson closes the distance and clinches.
Tiyapairat effectively controlling the action here.
Arbenson lands a knee to the head.
Arbenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but Arbenson blocks it.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Arbenson's ribcage.
Tiyapairat just leaning against Arbenson, taking a breather.
Arbenson misses with an elbow over the top.
Tiyapairat has Arbenson pushed against the cage.
Arbenson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiyapairat blocks it with crossed arms.
Arbenson misses with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiyapairat.
Arbenson misses with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat working Arbenson over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arbenson is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arbenson missing with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tiyapairat managing to block the knees to the body from Arbenson.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arbenson is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat managing to block the knees to the body from Arbenson.
Tiyapairat trying to control the position but instead, Arbenson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiyapairat into the cage.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arbenson is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.

Tiyapairat rushes Arbenson and presses him up against the cage.
Tiyapairat tries a body shot but Arbenson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tiyapairat thows a left - swing and a miss!

Arbenson rushes Tiyapairat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Arbenson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Arbenson won't want to take too many of those.
Arbenson missing with knees to the body.
Arbenson trying to land knees to the body.
Arbenson looking to throw knees to the head but Tiyapairat is blocking nicely.
Arbenson tries to land a knee to the head but Tiyapairat blocks with his arms.
Arbenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat scores with a shot to the side of Arbenson's head.
Tiyapairat managing to block the knees to the body from Arbenson.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Arbenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiyapairat avoids it.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arbenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arbenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tiyapairat wants to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arbenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arbenson.
Tiyapairat misses with a wild body shot.

Arbenson gets a clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike from Arbenson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat managing to block the knees to the body from Arbenson.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magus Arbenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arbenson takes a swing at Tiyapairat's ribcage but misses.

Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.

Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.

Tiyapairat gets a clinch.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arbenson is defending well for now.
Arbenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiyapairat avoids a wild elbow strike from Arbenson.
Tiyapairat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat avoids a wild elbow strike from Arbenson.
Arbenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arbenson misses with an elbow strike.
Arbenson tries a knee to the head but Tiyapairat blocks it.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Arbenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arbenson's face.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat throws a push kick but Arbenson slaps the foot to one side.
Tiyapairat lands a slapping body shot.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiyapairat with a nice cross.
Tiyapairat throws a quick inside leg kick.

Tiyapairat has closed the distance and engaged Arbenson in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Arbenson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Tiyapairat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arbenson doesn't seem phased though.
Tiyapairat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tiyapairat moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Tiyapairat moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiyapairat pushes Arbenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat dodges an elbow strike from Arbenson.
Arbenson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Arbenson 's eye.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Arbenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiyapairat is defending well for now.
Arbenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Arbenson's ribcage.
Tiyapairat managing to block the knees to the body from Arbenson.
Arbenson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arbenson tries a head kick but it misses.

Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Arbenson against the cage.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiyapairat lands a right hook to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiyapairat swings for the body but Arbenson moves out of range.
Arbenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Arbenson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arbenson throws a head kick but Tiyapairat moves out of range.

Tiyapairat darts in and clinches Arbenson up against the cage.
Tiyapairat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arbenson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick but Arbenson moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tiyapairat. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat tests Arbenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Arbenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiyapairat managing to block the knees to the body from Arbenson.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arbenson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Arbenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat throws a front kick that sends Arbenson stumbling back into the cage.
Tiyapairat jabs Arbenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiyapairat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Arbenson moves into the clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Arbenson avoids the damage to the body.
Arbenson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Arbenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arbenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiyapairat is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Arbenson blocks with his arms.
Arbenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arbenson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arbenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Arbenson is blocking nicely.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Tiyapairat moves into range and clinches up with Arbenson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiyapairat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Tiyapairat tries to work over Arbenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Arbenson is blocking nicely.
Tiyapairat looking to stall.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tiyapairat as the two fighters clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Arbenson misses with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arbenson.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat cracks a nice hook into Arbenson's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiyapairat has closed the distance and engaged Arbenson in a clinch.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Arbenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arbenson managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Arbenson blocks with his arms.
Arbenson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arbenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arbenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tiyapairat tries a body shot but Arbenson blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Magus Arbenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat looking to stall.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Arbenson in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat misses with an elbow strike.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee to the head.
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiyapairat avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arbenson avoids it.
The referee calls for Tiyapairat to work.
Arbenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arbenson avoids the elbow strike from Tiyapairat, against the cage.

Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat cracks the inside of Arbenson's front leg.
Arbenson avoids the body shot from Tiyapairat.

Arbenson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Arbenson.
Arbenson avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiyapairat avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Tiyapairat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiyapairat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Hollace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollace has chosen Outside by Staind as his entrance music. Ronan Hollace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ovaltrades
vs
Hollace

155 cm
34
147 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

175 cm
33
142 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronan Hollace!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaltrades takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Ovaltrades tries to sprawl but Hollace drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hollace blocks the strikes from Ovaltrades.
Hollace uses his free foot to push down on Ovaltrades's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ovaltrades.
Hollace looking to ground and pound but Ovaltrades is blocking nicely.
Hollace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ovaltrades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ovaltrades might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BOOM! Hollace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ovaltrades has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hollace lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollace controlling from the full mount.
Ovaltrades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ovaltrades is working hard here to advance position.
Hollace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ovaltrades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hollace tries to control but Ovaltrades wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades tries to hold on but Hollace pushes him away.
Hollace raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ovaltrades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hollace wants to control the pace but Ovaltrades is squirming around nicely.
Hollace avoids the attempt from Ovaltrades to control.
Hollace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hollace lands a heavy elbow.
Hollace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hollace looking to control but Ovaltrades is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ovaltrades tries to hold on but Hollace pushes him away.
Hollace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hollace lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollace raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollace breaks from Ovaltrades's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ovaltrades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hollace with the ground and pound from mount.
Hollace looking to control but Ovaltrades is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ovaltrades in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Ovaltrades is rocked!
Hollace misses with a head shot.
Ovaltrades is looking to improve his position but Hollace isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollace looking to finish Ovaltrades with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ovaltrades!
Hollace working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hollace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Ovaltrades is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ovaltrades regains half guard.

Ovaltrades actively working from the bottom here.
Ovaltrades seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ovaltrades keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ovaltrades tries to kick Hollace off but Hollace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ovaltrades has hold of Hollace's hands but Hollace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hollace trying to control from Ovaltrades's half guard. Ovaltrades has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hollace chips away with some ground and pound.
Ovaltrades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ovaltrades wants to sweep but no luck.
Hollace trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom.
Hollace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hollace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hollace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollace looking to pass the guard.
Hollace pushes down on Ovaltrades's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ovaltrades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ovaltrades.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hollace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ovaltrades controls Hollace momentarily but Hollace frees himself.
Hollace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollace content to stall in guard here.

Ovaltrades working for a triangle but Hollace defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ovaltrades gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hollace chips away with some ground and pound.
Hollace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hollace wants to control from the top but Ovaltrades keeps moving.
Ovaltrades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hollace's guard.
Ovaltrades stops Hollace from standing up.
Hollace keeping moving, preventing Ovaltrades from controlling successfully.
Ovaltrades is really struggling to control Hollace but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollace is retaining full guard.
Ovaltrades prevents Hollace from getting back to his feet.

Jack Ovaltrades has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ovaltrades stuns Hollace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Ovaltrades moves into range and clinches up with Hollace.
Still in the clinch, Hollace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hollace throws a punch but it's blocked by Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades jumps guard but Hollace stands there with Ovaltrades around his waist. Ovaltrades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hollace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ovaltrades as Hollace tries to tie him up.
Hollace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades goes for a takedown attempt but Hollace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ovaltrades shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollace defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollace lands with a right hand.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Hollace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hollace takes a swing at Ovaltrades's ribcage but misses.

Hollace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ovaltrades's guard.
Ronan Hollace has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Ovaltrades keeping full guard, as Hollace tries to pass.
Ovaltrades controls Hollace momentarily but Hollace frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ovaltrades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hollace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ovaltrades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ovaltrades swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hollace postures up.
Ovaltrades looking for a sweep. Not yet Ovaltrades, not yet.
Ovaltrades keeping full guard, as Hollace tries to pass.

Ovaltrades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hollace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ovaltrades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ovaltrades tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollace wants to control from the top but Ovaltrades keeps moving.

Hollace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hollace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ovaltrades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hollace is one step ahead there.
Ovaltrades trying to keep a closed guard but Hollace is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Hollace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hollace scores with a nice head shot.

Ovaltrades gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hollace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollace misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ovaltrades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ovaltrades tries to pull guard but Hollace holds him up against the cage and eventually Ovaltrades drops back down to his feet.

Hollace works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ovaltrades is trying to control the position but Hollace postures up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hollace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hollace trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom.
Ovaltrades trying to keep a closed guard but Hollace is proving a slippery customer.
Hollace passes Ovaltrades's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hollace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ovaltrades defending well though.

Ovaltrades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hollace lands with a punch from half guard.
Ovaltrades is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hollace scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ovaltrades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ovaltrades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hollace looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is trying to keep Hollace in close.
Hollace won't allow Ovaltrades to get back to his feet.
Hollace distracts Ovaltrades with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovaltrades controls Hollace momentarily but Hollace frees himself.
Hollace trying to move into half guard but instead Ovaltrades has managed to sweep!
Hollace looking for a sweep. Not yet Hollace, not yet.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but Hollace is keeping the position.
Hollace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ovaltrades!
Ovaltrades is in a horrible position here. Hollace smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hollace landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hollace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ovaltrades wants to hold on but Hollace pushes him away.
Hollace lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Hollace with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Hollace looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ovaltrades wants to control but Hollace is having none of it.
Ovaltrades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollace throwing shots but Ovaltrades is blocking nicely.
Ovaltrades misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ovaltrades tries to roll over but Hollace keeps him under control.

Hollace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ovaltrades defends it well.
Ovaltrades avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hollace.
Hollace is trying to control. Ovaltrades wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hollace prevents Ovaltrades from improving his position.
Hollace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jack Ovaltrades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollace wants to take a breather but Ovaltrades is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Hollace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hollace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Hollace!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ronan Hollace thanked BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miggery Sow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sow's choice of entrance music: Master P . Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. This should be a great matchup!

Dream
vs
Sow

176 cm
31
180 lbs
23 - 8 - 0

180 cm
29
169 lbs
18 - 13 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miggery Sow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dream moves away from the strike by Sow.
Sow looks winded!
Dream tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sow swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Dream gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sow wants a takedown.
Sow looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Dream.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dream.

It looks like Miggery Sow has been cut.
Sow avoiding damage as Dream throws knees to the body.
Dream throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sow blocks it with crossed arms.
Dream lands a hook that snaps the head of Sow backwards.
Nice body punch from Dream.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dream tries to land knees in the clinch but Sow avoids the damage to the body.
Dream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sow has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.
Dream scores a nice knee to the body.
Dream throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sow blocks it with crossed arms.
Dream is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sow is defending well for now.
Dream missing with knees to the body.
Dream throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sow avoiding damage as Dream throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sow working aggressively here.
Dream tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dream misses with an elbow strike.
Dream with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dream trying to land knees to the body.
Dream with a knee to the head.
Dream is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dutch Dream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miggery Sow.
Dream misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dream creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dream - that landed with a thud.
Dream lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dream just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sow's brow.
Dream lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dream landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dream connects with a knee to the head.
Sow has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sow blocks the elbow strike.
Dream tries to land knees in the clinch but Sow avoids the damage to the body.
Dream throws an elbow that misses.
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dream tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sow avoids it.
Sow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dream is defending well.
Dream throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sow is trying to break the clinch but Dream is controlling him.
Dream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dream throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sow is defending well for now.
Dream looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dream lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dream scores with a hook to the body.
Dream lands a knee to the body.
Dream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dream lands an elbow that stopped Sow in his tracks for a moment.
Dream lands an elbow inside.
Dream blocking some punches.
Dream misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sow.
A body shot lands from Dream.
Dream landing knees to the head.
Dream lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dream scores with a knee to the head.

Sow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dream scores with a knee to the head.
Sow is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Dream misses with a knee strike.
Sow takes a shot to the head.
Sow takes an elbow to the temple.
Sow is looking for a takedown.
Sow tries to score a body lock takedown but Dream shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dream tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dream.
Dream unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dream lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dream.
Dream lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dream lands an elbow that stopped Sow in his tracks for a moment.
Sow has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.
Dream working Sow over with knees to the body.

Sow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dream takes the fight into the clinch.
Sow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sow working aggressively here.
Dream landing knees to the head.
Dream tries to land knees in the clinch but Sow avoids the damage to the body.
Sow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dream is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dream lands an elbow just above Sow 's eye.

Sow breaks from the clinch.
Sow is looking to land body kicks.
Dream with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dream connects with a right hand. Sow shakes it off.
Dream lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dream lands a head kick!
Dream lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sow missing with a left hand there. Dream was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dream scores with a leg kick.

Dream pushes Sow up against the cage in a clinch.
Dream landing knees to the body.
Sow misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dream lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dream with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Dream - that landed with a thud.
Sow takes an elbow to the temple.
Sow takes an elbow to the temple.
Sow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sow avoids a wild elbow strike from Dream.
Sow takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Dream dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miggery Sow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dream tests Sow's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Dream clinches up with Sow and pushes him back against the cage.
Dream lands an elbow just above Sow 's eye.
Dream lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dream.
Sow takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Dream.
Dream throws a big uppercut that drops Sow! More strikes from Dream and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sow lies dazed against the cage as Dream celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Dream!
An out of breath Dutch Dream thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Demon Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cullen
vs
Demon Knight

175 cm
25
304 lbs
23 - 7 - 1

195 cm
28
300 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaely Cullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Demon Knight!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Cullen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knight tries to clinch

and Cullen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cullen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knight's head.
Cullen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cullen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cullen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

It looks like The Demon Knight has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cullen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cullen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Knight is rocked!
Cullen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Cullen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Knight defend it? Cullen steps over the head and cranks it - Knight is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cullen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaely Cullen!
Kaely Cullen retains his super heavyweight title!
Kaely Cullen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hell's Balls Recovery (160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawking's entrance music is One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. A fine choice. Concepcion has chosen The Descent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hawking
vs
Concepcion

175 cm
35
149 lbs
29 - 10 - 0

170 cm
33
155 lbs
31 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hawking.
Hawking scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawking working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concepcion is trying to improve his position.
Concepcion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hawking's best efforts.
Hawking wants to pass to mount but Concepcion is defending the position.
Concepcion is looking to improve his position.
Concepcion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hawking trying to advance position but Concepcion counters by regaining guard.
Hawking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Concepcion swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Concepcion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Concepcion working a defensive guard here.
Concepcion wants to stand up but Hawking is controlling him.
Concepcion 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.
Hawking lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking wants to pass the guard but Concepcion is keeping the position.
Concepcion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Concepcion wants to get back to his feet but Hawking is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawking tries to free his leg and advance position but Concepcion is retaining full guard.
Concepcion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hawking throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Concepcion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawking tries to roll over but Concepcion keeps him under control.
Concepcion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hawking!
Hawking is desperately trying to improve his position but Concepcion has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawking slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hawking wants to improve his position but Concepcion is controlling well.
Concepcion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Concepcion wants to pass to mount but Hawking is defending the position.
Concepcion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Concepcion prevents Hawking from getting the reversal.
Concepcion raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Concepcion with good strikes from the mount here!

Concepcion working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hawking looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Concepcion! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Angel Concepcion! Angel Concepcion retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Angel Concepcion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.