D 29 : Stroker vs Lom PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AJ KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

KO
vs
Gunner

190 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
31
165 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AJ KO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and KO moves out of range easily.
Gunner with a hook.
KO ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner feints a jab promting KO to slip. Gunner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. KO slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like AJ KO has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - KO looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

KO drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gunner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gunner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
KO will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gunner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gunner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
KO has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gunner trying to strike off his back.
KO pushing down on Gunner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunner is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
KO seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner punching from the bottom.
KO really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gunner wants to improve his position but KO is controlling well.
KO is pressing down on Gunner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunner is holding on for now.
KO looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gunner tries to roll over but KO keeps him under control.
KO is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunner gets full guard.
Gunner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gunner looking to hit a scissor sweep but KO is one step ahead there.
Gunner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
KO tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunner is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gunner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gunner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
KO slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in KO's guard.
KO seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

KO looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

KO looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunner passes KO's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
KO on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if KO tries to get out of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gunner connects with a nice short shot to KO's temple.

Gunner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so KO is just riding it out for now. Gunner eventually gives up the hold.
KO is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunner is working for a submission of some sort.

KO looking for submissions off his back.
Gunner prevents KO from improving his position.

Gunner is looking for a kimura but KO is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunner to get the leverage.
Gunner is pressing down on KO's thigh, looking to free his foot. KO is holding on for now.
KO is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Gunner!
Thomas Gunner gave a mention to Cyclone Nutrition Company in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Space Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabastiaan De Wit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabastiaan De Wit will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jam
vs
De Wit

175 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Space Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sabastiaan De Wit!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jam moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Jam on the inside.
Jam blocks the elbow strike.
De Wit lands an elbow inside.
Jam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Wit backwards.
Jam digs a right hand underneath De Wit's ribcage. De Wit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jam lands a shot to the body.
Jam presses De Wit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Jam.
De Wit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jam lands a hook that snaps the head of De Wit backwards.
Jam lands a shoulder strike.
De Wit looks winded!
De Wit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jam walks away with a smile on his face. De Wit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jam rushes De Wit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jam dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jam is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Wit takes a shot to the head.
Jam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jam.
Jam managing to block the knees to the body from De Wit.
Jam digs a right hand underneath De Wit's ribcage. De Wit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been hearing reports that Jam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jam lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Sabastiaan De Wit has been cut.
Jam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Wits head.
A short right from Jam.
Jam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Wit backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Jam.

De Wit is rocked!
A short right from Jam on the inside.
De Wit is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him?
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Wit backwards.
De Wit seems to have recovered his senses.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Wit backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Jam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jam pushes De Wit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jam works on De Wit's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jam.
Jam lands a right hand.
Jam lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Jam tightens his grip and picks De Wit up, before dumping him to the ground. De Wit manages to land in guard.
De Wit keeping moving, preventing Jam from controlling successfully.

Jam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that De Wit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jam wants to control from the top but De Wit keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam forces his way into half guard.

De Wit is defending against the submission attempts here by Jam.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Space Jam!
A relieved looking Space Jam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coppersmith Algorithm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Rakieta Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grzegorz Rakieta Jr enters the cage!

Algorithm
vs
Rakieta Jr

190 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
222 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coppersmith Algorithm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grzegorz Rakieta Jr!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Algorithm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rakieta Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Algorithm is in Rakieta Jr's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Algorithm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rakieta Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Algorithm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Algorithm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rakieta Jr defends it well.
Algorithm wants to free his trapped foot but Rakieta Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Algorithm wants to control but Rakieta Jr is keeping him busy.

Algorithm seems to be looking for submissions.

Algorithm is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rakieta Jr still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rakieta Jr has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Algorithm is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rakieta Jr in the domination position with Algorithm hanging on.
Algorithm regains half guard.
Algorithm is pressing down on Rakieta Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Algorithm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rakieta Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Algorithm to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rakieta Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Algorithm pulls down on the head and he's put Rakieta Jr to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Coppersmith Algorithm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Train
vs
Robinson

195 cm
25
248 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

198 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franky Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Train as he avoids it easily.

Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Train. Train maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Train.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Train gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robinson is trying to drag Train to the mat but Train just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franky Train has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Robinson.

Robinson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Train regains guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Robinson prevents Train from getting back to his feet.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Train is keeping the position.

Robinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Train dives on top into guard.
Train wants to stand but Robinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Train can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Train would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Train doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Train manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Train wanted to stand there but Robinson had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Train has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Robinson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Train is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Robinson pulls down on the head and he's put Train to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eddy Robinson!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jar Krohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krohn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Am Hollywood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Krohn
vs
Newell

180 cm
25
209 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jar Krohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Newell!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krohn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Krohn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Newell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Newell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krohn pulls his head out easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Newell has eaten all the pies!
Krohn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krohn working Newell over with strikes.
Newell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krohn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krohn landing some decent shots from guard.

Newell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newell has momentary wrist control but Krohn slips an elbow through the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Duke Newell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorg Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killing in the name of.... Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jensen
vs
Grabowski

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
275 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorg Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grabowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grabowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jensen. Grabowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen misses with a wild combination.
Jensen tests Grabowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski looks to land a left hand but Jensen moved out of range nicely.
Jensen lands a jab to the nose.
Jensen lands with a shot to the body.
Grabowski throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot.
Zorg Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski walks into a straight right hand from Jensen.
Grabowski throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen lands with a nice body punch.
Jensen misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jensen clinches up against the cage.
Grabowski blocks a body shot from Jensen.
Jensen pushes Grabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grabowski is trying to break the clinch but Jensen has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grabowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jensen working aggressively here.
Jensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grabowski's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Grabowski controls his hands.
Jensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grabowski's efforts to push away.
Jensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jensen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grabowski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Grabowski is rocked!
Jensen dips a shoulder and cracks Grabowski with a mighty uppercut! Grabowski falls back against the cage and Jensen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Grabowski is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jensen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Jensen!
Martin Jensen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes to the cage accompanied by TBR - Bigger Than Kiss. Lom has chosen Bahh Tee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harry Stroker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Stroker
vs
Lom

210 cm
33
259 lbs
23 - 21 - 0

190 cm
28
265 lbs
23 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lom throws a jab but it's blocked by Stroker.
Stroker misses with an uppercut.
Lom misses with a straight right.
Stroker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stroker tries to move into range but Lom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stroker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lom is out of range.
Stroker slips under a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Stroker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stroker throws out a powerful jab.
Lom misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stroker gets a clinch.
Lom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stroker struggles to land a body shot inside as Lom controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Lom.
Lom throws an elbow that misses.

Lom breaks from the clinch.
Stroker tries to score with a low kick but Lom moves his leg out of the way.

Lom has Stroker up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lom working aggressively here.
Lom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stroker is defending well for now.
Lom lands with a short shot to the head.
Stroker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lom's face.

It looks like Kosti Lom has been cut.
Stroker misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lom.
Lom trying to control the position but instead, Stroker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lom into the cage.
Stroker landing knees to the head.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the head but Lom blocks with his arms.
Stroker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lom is defending well for now.

Lom breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Stroker. Those never looked like landing.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.

Lom moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroker struggles to land a body shot inside as Lom controls his hands.
Lom managing to block the knees to the body from Stroker.
Lom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lom tries a body shot but Stroker blocks it.
Lom avoiding damage as Stroker throws knees to the body.
Lom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Lom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stroker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lom throws a punch but it's blocked by Stroker.
Lom managing to block the knees to the body from Stroker.
Lom tries to throw a body punch but Stroker avoids it by throwing Lom back against the cage.
The referee calls for Lom to work.
Lom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lom lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lom looking to slow down the pace here.
Stroker wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Lom.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lom throws an elbow but misses.
Lom stalling in the clinch.
Stroker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lom.

Lom breaks from the clinch.
Stroker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroker.
Stroker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lom throws a right hand that Stroker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stroker also avoids with ease.
Stroker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lom throws a lazy right hand but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Lom has Stroker up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker has a couple of punches blocked by Lom.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the head but Lom blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lom.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
Lom pushes off an throws an elbow but Stroker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroker misses with a knee strike.
Lom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lom is pushing Stroker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stroker throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lom breaks the clinch.
Lom feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Lom checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Stroker misses
and Lom counters with a huge left! Stroker is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lom isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stroker from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosti Lom!