Dead On Arrival PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boozan Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nightcall. Vincent Cole has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boozan Alves's chin.

Alves
vs
Cole

172 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boozan Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Cole!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves shoots and misses
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Cole swings away with a body shot that misses

and Alves counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cole's guard now.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.

Alves drops back looking for a leg! Cole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cole manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Cole's guard.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Cole wants to stand and escape but Alves is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Alves has gone for a leg lock! Cole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
Cole looking to pass the guard.

Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.
Cole passes Alves's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cole is working away from the top position though.
Cole wants to stand but Alves has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cole moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alves.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cole throws an elbow but Alves slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cole scoring with punches from side control.
Alves tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Alves taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Cole wants to stand but Alves is controlling his arm.
Alves gets back to half guard.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
Cole trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alves's guard.
Alves is trying to keep Cole in close.
Cole stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boozan Alves dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Alves moves forwards but Cole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cole misses with a kick to the body.
Vincent Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alves fails with the takedown.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Alves throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole throws a leg kick

and Alves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cole can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Alves is controlling the position.
Cole wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
Cole is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cole walks away with a smile on his face. Alves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alves rather than just go for the knockout.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole staying out of range there.
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Cole blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand

and Alves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cole won't be happy with that.
Cole tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alves.

Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cole pushes Alves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Alves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Boozan Alves will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cole throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cole is in Alves's guard.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Boozan Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Alves is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Alves keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to keep Cole in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole landing with the ground and pound.

Alves is rocked!
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves trying to control the position.

Alves working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves is trying to keep Cole in close.
Alves 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.
Alves looking to control.
Cole has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alves is proving hard to escape from.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Boozan Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves pulls Cole in to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alves keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Alves looking to control.

Boozan Alves has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boozan Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Louis Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muad Dib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muad Dib has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Louis Andre
vs
Dib

172 cm
20
153 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
143 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Tab Out Clothes

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Louis Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muad Dib!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andre counters with an inside leg kick.
Dib with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andre thows a body kick. Dib tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dib throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dib tries for a takedown but Andre circles away easily
and Andre counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean Louis Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muad Dib.
Dib takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Dib shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Andre gets full guard.
Dib keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andre's head.

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

Dib is posturing up here but Andre has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dib tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dib has to tap! Slick submission there by Andre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Louis Andre!
Jean Louis Andre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fists has chosen International Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quim
vs
Fists

178 cm
33
183 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

176 cm
31
181 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Quim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Fists!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fists scores with a sloppy right hand. Quim should have avoided that one.
Fists throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fists stuffs the takedown attempt from Quim. Quim gets slowly back to his feet.
Quim tries to bum rush Fists with a series of wild strikes but Fists uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quim throws a one two combo.
Quim throws a leg kick but Fists sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fists swings widly with a right hand
and Quim counters with a nice uppercut.
Fists lands a slapping body shot.
Fists throws a head kick but Quim moves out of range.
Quim avoids the head kick by Fists.

Quim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fists quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Quim seems to be working for a kimura but Fists defends the submission attempt.
Quim throwing shots but Fists is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quim.
Quim prevents Fists from standing back up.
Quim trying to advance position but Fists counters by regaining guard.
Quim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fists preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quim throwing strikes from guard but Fists blocks nicely.
Fists keeping moving, preventing Quim from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quim throwing strikes but missing.
Fists preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quim lands a couple of digs.
Quim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Quim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quim throws a big elbow that misses.
Fists working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quim.
Quim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quim wants to control from the top but Fists keeps moving.
Fists preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quim wants to stand and escape but instead Fists has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Quim working a defensive guard here.

Quim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fists gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fists decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Quim, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Quim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Quim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jimmy Quim has been cut.

Quim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jimmy Quim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quim connects with a couple of short punches.
Quim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Quim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quim trying to control but Fists is working from the bottom.
Quim throws an elbow that misses. Fists uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quim's guard. Nice move by Fists!

Quim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fists can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quim is trying to keep Fists in close.

Fists decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Quim, up you get!
King Fists seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fists throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Quim.
Fists stuffs the takedown attempt from Quim. Quim gets slowly back to his feet.
Fists throws a combination that misses
letting Quim counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fists. Quim shrugs it off though.
Fists throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King Fists is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fists doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fists tests Quim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fists misses with a body shot
and Quim counters with a leg kick.
Fists throws a body punch but Quim moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fists. Quim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quim avoids the body shot from Fists.
Quim ducks under a wild hook from Fists.
King Fists seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fists swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fists misses with a series of wild punches.
Quim swats away the attempt to clinch by Fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fists misses the target.

Quim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fists tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Quim is in Fists's guard.
Quim is looking to work some ground and pound but Fists has wrist control.
Quim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fists keeping moving, preventing Quim from controlling successfully.

Quim stands up from Fists's guard - Quim perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fists throws a right hand that Quim ducks under and follows up with a left that Quim also avoids with ease.
Fists throws a body punch but Quim moves out of range.
Fists fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quim manages to avoid it.
Fists throws a hook to the side of Quim's head but Quim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Quim with that takedown attempt.
Quim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Fists throws a head kick but Quim moves out of range.
Fists stuffs the takedown attempt from Quim. Quim gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quim is defended easily by Fists.
Fists lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quim backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Fists showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Quim's cut.
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!

Fists misses with a looping right.
Fists lands with a good body shot.
Fists throws a shot to the body.
Quim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.

Fists moves into the clinch.
Quim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fists pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fists throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fists!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fists throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fists connects with a looping right hand.
Quim blocks a head kick by Fists.
Fists scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Fists.
Fists takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fists misses with an uppercut.
Fists digs a good hook to Quim's body.
Fists darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fists takes a swing at Quim's ribcage but misses.
Fists moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fists misses with a combination
and Quim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quim fails with the takedown.
Quim shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quim. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fists does it's job there.
Fists moves away from the strike by Quim.
Quim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fists.
Fists connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quim's hands.
Fists uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!

Fists rushes Quim and presses him up against the cage.

Fists breaks the clinch.
Fists pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Quim back to the cage. Fists follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Quim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fists throws out the jab.
Quim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fists pinned against the cage. Fists gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fists throws a right hand that misses
and Quim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quim gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fists manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Quim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quim trying to control but Fists is working from the bottom.
Quim looking to pass the guard.
Quim throws an elbow that misses. Fists uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quim's guard. Nice move by Fists!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quim slips under a jab.
Fists ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fists misses with a straight left.
Fists missing with a left hand there. Quim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fists connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fists misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quim shoots for a double leg takedown but Fists sprawls well. He's pushed Quim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fists rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fists misses with a few strikes there.
Fists stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Fists comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fists 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Fists!
Our winner, King Fists, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daffy Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Candle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Drake
vs
Candle

180 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
20
197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daffy Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Candle!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Mark Candle has been cut.
Drake is looking to slow Candle down with leg kicks.

Drake gets the takedown into side control.
Candle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Candle wants to get back to his feet.

Drake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Candle to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake tries to bum rush Candle with a series of wild strikes but Candle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries for a takedown but Candle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake throws a head kick that Candle semi-blocks.
Drake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Candle. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drake, as that shot connected.
Drake tried to score with a low kick but Candle checks it.
Drake misses with a right hand

and Candle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Candle.
Candle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Candle preventing the sweep.
Candle tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Candle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Candle.
Candle slips a jab and a cross from Drake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drake.
Nice shot lands for Drake.
Drake misses with a looping left.
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Candle under the eye.
Drake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Candle is fending him off so far but Drake persists. Nope, Candle circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake takes a swing at Candle's ribcage but misses.
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake tries to clinch but Candle moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candle defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Candle blocks a low kick nicely.
Drake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Candle. That did some damage!
Drake tries to clinch but Candle is having none of it.
Candle moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Candle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drake tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daffy Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Candle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Drake wants to clinch
and Candle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Candle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Candle scrambles back to his feet.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Candle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drake's guard.
Candle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Candle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Candle advances to half guard.
Candle trying to control the pace.
Drake is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drake is looking to get back to full guard here but Candle has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Drake!
Candle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Drake wants to get back to full guard but Candle has passed into side control.
Candle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drake's legs.
Drake is being controlled here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Candle tries to move to mount but Drake blocks the move with his legs.
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Drake is being controlled here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake is trying to control Candle's posture but Candle avoids it.
Drake is trying to escape the position but Candle is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Candle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Candle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Drake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drake scores with a jab. Candle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Candle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daffy Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake wants to clinch up but Candle keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Candle which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Candle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Candle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daffy Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Candle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake connects with a leg kick. Candle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Candle circles away.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Candle circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake thuds his shin into the meat of Candle's side.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Candle moves away from the strike by Drake.
A head kick from Drake lands but Candle takes it in his stride.
Daffy Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Candle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drake, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Candle.
The crowd cheers as Drake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Candle doesn't seem phased though.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake tries to clinch up but Candle circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Candle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Candle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Drake lands with a kick to the temple. Candle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Candle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daffy Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daffy Drake!
A very excited looking Daffy Drake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vecheslav Gurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gurin comes to the cage accompanied by Dolphin - I Will Live. Stardust Corpsegrinder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gurin
vs
Corpsegrinder

170 cm
28
145 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

177 cm
21
157 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vecheslav Gurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpsegrinder swings for the body but Gurin moves out of range.
Corpsegrinder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gurin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Corpsegrinder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corpsegrinder misses with a knee to the head.
Corpsegrinder misses with a knee strike.
Corpsegrinder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corpsegrinder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Corpsegrinder holds him up against the cage and eventually Gurin drops back down to his feet.

Gurin jumps into guard, dragging Corpsegrinder to the mat.

Gurin has his foot on Corpsegrinder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corpsegrinder works his way back into a safe position though.

Gurin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corpsegrinder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corpsegrinder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corpsegrinder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurin trying to keep a closed guard but Corpsegrinder is proving a slippery customer.
Corpsegrinder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gurin's guard.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gurin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corpsegrinder throwing strikes but missing.

Gurin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gurin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder wants to control from the top but Gurin keeps moving.
Gurin trying to keep a closed guard but Corpsegrinder is proving a slippery customer.

Corpsegrinder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corpsegrinder counters with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Corpsegrinder.

Corpsegrinder takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corpsegrinder just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vecheslav Gurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corpsegrinder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gurin jumps guard but Corpsegrinder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gurin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corpsegrinder smiles and moves away.

Corpsegrinder clinches up with Gurin and pushes him back against the cage.

Gurin jumps guard and drags Corpsegrinder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Gurin has his foot on Corpsegrinder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corpsegrinder works his way back into a safe position though.

Gurin looking for a guillotine here but Corpsegrinder defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Corpsegrinder throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gurin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corpsegrinder looking to pass the guard.
Corpsegrinder is looking to stand up but Gurin won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gurin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corpsegrinder is looking to work some ground and pound but Gurin has wrist control.

Corpsegrinder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gurin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corpsegrinder has managed to get both his arms back between Gurin's legs - danger averted.
Gurin keeping moving, preventing Corpsegrinder from controlling successfully.
Corpsegrinder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gurin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gurin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corpsegrinder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corpsegrinder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gurin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corpsegrinder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corpsegrinder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpsegrinder throws a big right hand that misses.
Corpsegrinder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Corpsegrinder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stardust Corpsegrinder will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gurin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gurin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Corpsegrinder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gurin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Corpsegrinder tries to roll over but Gurin keeps him under control.

Gurin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corpsegrinder tries to get to full guard but Gurin has control of the leg.
Corpsegrinder manages to get to full guard.
Gurin stopping the sweep attempt from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder looking to control.
Vecheslav Gurin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Corpsegrinder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gurin defends well.
Corpsegrinder 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.

Corpsegrinder looking for a guillotine here but Gurin defends easily.
Corpsegrinder looking to control.
Gurin won't allow Corpsegrinder to get back to his feet.
Gurin looking to pass the guard.
Corpsegrinder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gurin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Corpsegrinder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gurin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Corpsegrinder is breathing heavily.
Gurin stays in close to Corpsegrinder's body and controls the position.
Gurin preventing the sweep.
Corpsegrinder working a defensive guard here.
Gurin pushes down on Corpsegrinder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Corpsegrinder wants to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vecheslav Gurin!
Vecheslav Gurin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Syd Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Datsik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let The Rhythm Hit Em. Stirling is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All That Remains-The Air That I Breathe . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Datsik
vs
Stirling

182 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
200 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syd Datsik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dee Stirling!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stirling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Syd Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stirling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stirling misses with a shot to the body
and Datsik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Datsik throws a lazy right hand but Stirling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Stirling. Those never looked like landing.
Stirling tries to clinch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik moves out of range of the strikes.
Stirling dodges the punch combination from Datsik.
Datsik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stirling was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
Good shot there by Stirling.
Stirling slips a jab from Datsik.
Datsik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
Stirling is looking to clinch but Datsik is avoiding it.
Datsik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Stirling moves into the clinch.
Datsik misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stirling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stirling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Stirling avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
Stirling lands with a short shot to the head.
Datsik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stirling misses with a punch on the inside.
Stirling misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stirling fails to land.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stirling.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Stirling.
Stirling pushes Datsik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Datsik working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stirling misses with some punches.
Stirling has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Datsik working aggressively here.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
Stirling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Stirling.
Stirling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stirling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stirling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Stirling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stirling misses with a punch to the body.
Stirling throws a head punch that misses.
Datsik working aggressively here.
Stirling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stirling tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stirling fails to land.
Datsik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stirling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Datsik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik takes a shot to the head.
Stirling misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Stirling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stirling blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stirling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stirling misses with some punches.
Datsik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stirling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syd Datsik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stirling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Stirling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Datsik scores with a nice short uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stirling in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stirling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Stirling.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Stirling.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Stirling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik is working Stirling over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stirling prevents a body shot from Datsik.
Stirling presses Datsik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Syd Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Stirling.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik tries a body shot but Stirling blocks it.
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stirling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stirling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Stirling stalling in the clinch.
Stirling misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Stirling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stirling is trying to maintain a safe position but Datsik gets an underhook and turns Stirling into the cage.
Stirling has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stirling lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stirling.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Stirling is trying to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stirling has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
Stirling swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Datsik.
Stirling tries to stall but Datsik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling presses Datsik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stirling tries to throw a body punch but Datsik avoids it by throwing Stirling back against the cage.
Stirling blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Datsik as the two fighters clinch.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stirling working aggressively here.
Come on Stirling - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stirling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stirling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stirling blocks an uppercut.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stirling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stirling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Stirling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stirling misses with the head strike.
Stirling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stirling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stirling fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Stirling taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Datsik.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stirling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stirling misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stirling fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dee Stirling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stirling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Datsik wants to clinch up but Stirling keeps it at a distance.
Dee Stirling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Stirling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Datsik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stirling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stirling misses with the head strike.
Stirling scores with a shot to the side of Datsik's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stirling.
Stirling gets through Datsik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stirling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stirling misses with a punch on the inside.
Stirling misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling blocking some punches.
Stirling tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Stirling.
Stirling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stirling blocking some punches.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Stirling lands a nice uppercut.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Stirling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Stirling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Stirling.
Stirling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stirling swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stirling struggles to land a body shot inside as Datsik controls his hands.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Datsik struggles to land a body shot inside as Stirling controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Stirling misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stirling or not.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Stirling.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Stirling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik tries to work over Stirling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Datsik lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling gets through Datsik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Stirling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stirling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stirling's elbow.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
Stirling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Datsik.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Stirling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stirling's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stirling blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Stirling.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Stirling.
Stirling lands a hook that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Stirling swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stirling throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Stirling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stirling.
Stirling misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Datsik.
Stirling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stirling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Syd Datsik did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Datsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Datsik misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stirling fails in his attempt to clinch.

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

Stirling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stirling staying out of range there.
Stirling is still on wobbly legs! Can Datsik finish him?
Jab, jab by Stirling - just one landing.
Datsik misses with a double jab.
Datsik throws a hook but Stirling blocks it.
Datsik misses with a right hand

and Stirling counters by clinching up.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik pushes Stirling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Datsik.
Stirling is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stirling blocks an uppercut.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Stirling seems to have recovered his senses.
Stirling tries to throw a body punch but Datsik avoids it by throwing Stirling back against the cage.
Stirling blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik working aggressively here.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stirling is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Stirling tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.
Stirling misses with some punches.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Stirling tries to work over Datsik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
Stirling throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stirling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling blocks an uppercut.
Datsik misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Stirling.
Stirling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Stirling.
Stirling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stirling leaning against his opponent.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stirling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Stirling.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stirling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stirling tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stirling blocking some punches.
Stirling working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stirling.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
Stirling can't find room to land a body shot as Datsik controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
A hook to the body from Datsik.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Datsik being controlled against the cage.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Datsik scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stirling.
Stirling misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stirling lands with a light punch inside.
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stirling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stirling blocks a body shot from Datsik.
Stirling cracks Datsik with a nice body shot.
Stirling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Stirling.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syd Datsik had his way with Dee Stirling in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syd Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Datsik misses.
Stirling moves out of range as Datsik strikes.
Datsik defending well as Stirling loads up on a big left hand.
Stirling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Datsik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stirling misses with an uppercut. Datsik saw that one coming.

Stirling closes the distance and pushes Datsik back into the cage.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stirling fails to land.
Stirling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik tries to throw a body punch but Stirling avoids it by throwing Datsik back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Stirling.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Datsik misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling working aggressively here.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Stirling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stirling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Stirling fails to land.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stirling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stirling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stirling has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Stirling.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Stirling's head.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Stirling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik blocking some punches.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stirling prevents a body shot from Datsik.
Stirling swings wildly with an uppercut but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stirling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stirling misses with the head strike.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik lands a left hand.
Stirling blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stirling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Stirling gets through Datsik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stirling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stirling fails to land.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Stirling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stirling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stirling working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stirling takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dee Stirling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stirling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datsik tries to work over Stirling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stirling lands with a right to the head.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stirling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stirling fails to land.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stirling throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
A right hook to the body lands for Datsik.
Datsik can't find room to land a body shot as Stirling controls the action.
Stirling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Syd Datsik.
Well Datsik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syd Datsik!
Syd Datsik retains his middleweight title!
Syd Datsik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.