D 108 : Ra vs Hillgrund II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tamlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Tamlin
vs
KarelinPalmeiras

190 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

202 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brick Tamlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

KarelinPalmeiras clinches up with Tamlin and pushes him back against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras wants a takedown but no success here.
Tamlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tamlin tries for a takedown but KarelinPalmeiras manages to get underhooks.
KarelinPalmeiras is working for takedown but Tamlin is calmly controlling the position for now.
KarelinPalmeiras looking to throw knees to the head but Tamlin is blocking nicely.
KarelinPalmeiras using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tamlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tamlin dodges an elbow strike from KarelinPalmeiras.
Tamlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tamlin smiles and moves away.
Brick Tamlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras.

A momentary lapse in concentration from KarelinPalmeiras enables Tamlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. KarelinPalmeiras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tamlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
KarelinPalmeiras being controlled here, momentarily.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to stand and escape but Tamlin is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamlin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brick Tamlin just wasn't active enough.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots and misses

and Tamlin counters with a nice double leg into side control. KarelinPalmeiras won't be happy with that.
Tamlin cracks KarelinPalmeiras with a big elbow.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to escape the position but Tamlin is controlling the position.
Tamlin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tamlin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KarelinPalmeiras is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
KarelinPalmeiras takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to buck Tamlin off but Tamlin is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at KarelinPalmeiras to see if he's OK.
Tamlin controlling from side mount.
Tamlin working the ground and pound from side control.
Tamlin scores with punches from side control.

KarelinPalmeiras is rocked!
KarelinPalmeiras can't do much from the bottom here.
Tamlin controlling the position from side mount.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking for a sweep.
Tamlin is chipping away with strikes.
Tamlin lands an elbow.
KarelinPalmeiras is still in real trouble! Can Tamlin finish him?
KarelinPalmeiras is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
KarelinPalmeiras taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tamlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for KarelinPalmeiras!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras can't escape the position.
Tamlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamlin connects with a bit shot that sees KarelinPalmeiras covering up! More strikes from Tamlin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tamlin is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Tamlin!
Brick Tamlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayle Amot Abdalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Mole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rayle Amot Abdalla has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Amot Abdalla
vs
Mole

150 cm
41
300 lbs
12 - 16 - 0

220 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rayle Amot Abdalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kendall Mole!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mole closes the distance but Abdalla moves to the side
and Abdalla counters with an inside leg kick.
Abdalla avoids the body shot from Mole.

Mole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abdalla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mole throws a strike but Abdalla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abdalla controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abdalla won't allow Mole to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdalla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mole wants to stand up but Abdalla is controlling him.
Abdalla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Abdalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rayle Amot Abdalla.
Abdalla connects with a leg kick. Mole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abdalla thumps Mole with a low kick.
Mole looks winded!
Mole connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mole avoids the head kick by Abdalla.
Abdalla dives in for a single leg takedown but Mole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abdalla - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Abdalla.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abdalla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Abdalla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdalla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdalla shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abdalla can pounce on him.
Mole blocks the body kick.
Mole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mole is working away from the top position though.
Abdalla keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mole is stalling here. Abdalla is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mole seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abdalla has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Abdalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mole keeps working.
Mole being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mole is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abdalla has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Abdalla has an Americana. Mole didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Abdalla is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Abdalla hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rayle Amot Abdalla!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drwal comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish Crimson Tide . The crowd seem to be enjoying El Bunt's choice of entrance music: Rock The Casbah. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sed El Bunt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Drwal
vs
El Bunt

190 cm
33
187 lbs
19 - 23 - 1

182 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 19 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Drwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sed El Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Bunt avoids the body shot from Drwal.

El Bunt clinches.

El Bunt gets control of Drwal's arms and successfully pulls guard. El Bunt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drwal wants to control from the top but El Bunt keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Energi MMA inform us that El Bunt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Drwal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Bunt has control of Drwal's left arm, preventing Drwal from doing any damage.
El Bunt has momentary wrist control but Drwal slips an elbow through the middle.
El Bunt keeping full guard, as Drwal tries to pass.
Drwal trying to control but El Bunt is working from the bottom.
El Bunt pulls Drwal in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drwal is looking to work some ground and pound but El Bunt has wrist control.
El Bunt pulls Drwal in close to prevent any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drwal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Drwal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with El Bunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Drwal misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drwal.
Drwal is trying to break the clinch but El Bunt has him pressed against the cage.
Drwal lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Sed El Bunt has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drwal misses with a punch on the inside.
El Bunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drwal just stands there and leans against the cage.
El Bunt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drwal misses with some punches.

El Bunt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. El Bunt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
El Bunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drwal is in close to El Bunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drwal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
El Bunt managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drwal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal being controlled here momentarily.
El Bunt being controlled here, momentarily.
El Bunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tomasz Drwal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Drwal throws a left and a right that both miss
and El Bunt counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Drwal is predictable there

and El Bunt counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
El Bunt trying to control the action but Drwal is working from the bottom.
El Bunt scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Bunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drwal keeps working.
The ground and pound from El Bunt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
El Bunt is looking to take a break and control but Drwal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drwal tries to bench press El Bunt off him but El Bunt keeps the position.
Drwal tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Drwal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drwal is not content to let El Bunt control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sed El Bunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sed El Bunt'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.

Drwal throws a body punch but El Bunt moves out of range.

El Bunt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drwal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
El Bunt taking a breather here.
Drwal prevents El Bunt from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Bunt wants to control but Drwal is keeping him busy.
El Bunt advances to mount.
Drwal is in a horrible position here. El Bunt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Drwal is squirming around, avoiding El Bunt's attempts to control the action.
Drwal can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Drwal is trying desperately to improve position.
El Bunt scoring with strikes but Drwal is staying in there.
El Bunt prevents Drwal from getting the reversal.
Drwal holds on for dear life, controlling El Bunt's posture momentarily.
Drwal wants to hold on but El Bunt pushes him away.
The referee warns Drwal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Drwal is trying to escape the mount.

Drwal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from El Bunt.
Drwal wants to hold on but El Bunt pushes him away.
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!
El Bunt controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
El Bunt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drwal wants to control but El Bunt is having none of it.
Drwal is in a horrible position here. El Bunt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Drwal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Bunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
El Bunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
El Bunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drwal is looking to improve his position but El Bunt isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt cracks Drwal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sed El Bunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drwal tries to lock up and control but El Bunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
El Bunt lands a couple of good shots and Drwal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
El Bunt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drwal doesn't escape.
Well, with El Bunt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Drwal is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Drwal has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
El Bunt avoiding Drwal 's attempts to control his hands.
El Bunt has good solid back control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

El Bunt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt is landing with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drwal wants to get back to his feet.

El Bunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Drwal has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Drwal looking very determined here, making life difficult for El Bunt.
Drwal is really stuck here.
El Bunt is trying to stick to Drwal's back but Drwal is turning into El Bunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Bunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Drwal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drwal wants to get up but he can't break El Bunt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drwal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of El Bunt's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sed El Bunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sed El Bunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Drwal tries a head kick but it misses.
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown but Drwal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

El Bunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drwal, pushing him back against the cage.

El Bunt gets control of Drwal's arms and successfully pulls guard. El Bunt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drwal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of El Bunt is proving hard to escape from.
Drwal is fighting to break El Bunt's control of his arms but El Bunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Drwal throwing strikes from guard but El Bunt blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal tries to stand but El Bunt is controlling from the bottom.
El Bunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Drwal drops back looking for a leg! El Bunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Bunt manages to kick Drwal off! Drwal jumps back into El Bunt's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Bunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Drwal wants to stand but El Bunt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt is controlling Drwal's posture.
Drwal controlling from the top position.

Sed El Bunt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Drwal closes the distance and pushes El Bunt back into the cage.
Drwal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drwal just leaning against El Bunt, taking a breather.
Drwal landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt fails to pull guard.
Drwal looking to slow down the pace here.
Sed El Bunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Drwal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drwal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drwal tries to work over El Bunt's front leg with a kick but El Bunt checks it.
Tomasz Drwal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drwal misses with a leg kick
and El Bunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drwal's knee momentarily.
Drwal throws a left and a right that both miss

and El Bunt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by El Bunt.
El Bunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drwal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst El Bunt is controlling him.
El Bunt trying to control but Drwal is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sed El Bunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Drwal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomasz Drwal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drwal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drwal misses with an uppercut. El Bunt saw that one coming.
Tomasz Drwal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drwal lands with a straight right. El Bunt didn't see that one coming.
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drwal as he jumps to the side.

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 Tomasz Drwal.
I think El Bunt 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sed El Bunt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sed El Bunt thanked HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Lamb of God - To The End as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Devlin
vs
Diaz

172 cm
30
160 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

182 cm
36
164 lbs
28 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Devlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devlin blocks a jab.

Devlin has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Devlin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Devlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.

It looks like Dylan Diaz has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Devlin controls the action.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Devlin controls the action.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Devlin.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Devlin blocking some punches.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz is trying to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Devlin misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Devlin.
Devlin misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Devlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Devlin has the dominant position.
Devlin is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Devlin has his back to the cage.
Devlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Devlin is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Devlin's head.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devlin feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Devlin wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.

Devlin clinches.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Devlin, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Devlin avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Diaz breaks the clinch.
Devlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Devlin is out of range.
Devlin misses with a two punch combination.

Devlin moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Devlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Devlin has the dominant position.
Devlin avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Devlin looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz lands an elbow inside that Devlin shrugs off.
Devlin blocks an uppercut.
Devlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Devlin prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Diaz.
Devlin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Devlin controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Devlin.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Devlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Devlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Devlin throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz lands an elbow just above Devlin 's eye.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Devlin's elbow.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Devlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Devlin's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Donk. Diaz catches Devlin right on the button with a cross.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A low kick from Devlin is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Devlin's head backwards.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devlin.
Devlin ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Devlin misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Devlin misses its intended target.
Jonathan Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Devlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Devlin throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
Devlin lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonathan Devlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Devlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin tries to clinch up.
Diaz moves out of range as Devlin strikes.
Devlin tries to clinch up.
Devlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Devlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devlin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Devlin's knee but Devlin avoids it well.
Devlin wants to clinch.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Devlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devlin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Devlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Devlin misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Devlin wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Devlin moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Devlin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz throws a low kick but Devlin moves out of range easily.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Dylan Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Devlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Devlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Devlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devlin checks a leg kick.
Devlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devlin misses with the combination.
Devlin slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Devlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Devlin saw that one coming.
Devlin throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Devlin wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Devlin misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Devlin.
Devlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Devlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Devlin tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Devlin misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
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 Jonathan Devlin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dylan Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A clash of legs there as Devlin blocks the low kick.
Devlin tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Devlin misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Devlin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Devlin moved out of range.
Devlin tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz jabs Devlin right on the nose. Devlin blinks but takes it well.
Devlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Devlin blocks a jab.
Devlin tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Devlin blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz tests Devlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Devlin cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Devlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Devlin.
Devlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Devlin is just out of range.
Devlin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.

Devlin takes the fight into the clinch.
Devlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Devlin misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz tries a body shot but Devlin blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devlin lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Devlin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Devlin stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.

Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Devlin under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz tests Devlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Devlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz checks a low kick from Devlin.
Diaz throws a hook but Devlin avoids it easily.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Devlin.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Devlin doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Devlin.
Devlin misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Devlin throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz cracks Devlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Devlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Devlin off the cage and back into range.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Devlin backs away looking to recover.
Devlin misses with a low kick.
Diaz catches Devlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Devlins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devlin is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Diaz!

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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orkidea has chosen You're The Best as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

West
vs
Orkidea

180 cm
31
166 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

180 cm
35
170 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olof Orkidea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
Orkidea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orkidea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
West misses with a looping right.
Orkidea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orkidea with a nice cross.
Orkidea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orkidea.
Orkidea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orkidea connects with a solid leg kick.
Orkidea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orkidea moves out of range as West strikes.
West throws a hook to the side of Orkidea's head but Orkidea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orkidea throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
Orkidea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick

and West counters by moving into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that West has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea takes a knee to the side of the body.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orkidea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orkidea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orkidea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orkidea on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
West throws a shot to the body.
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
Orkidea blocks a low kick nicely.
Olof Orkidea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West tries a low kick but Orkidea avoids it.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orkidea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and West connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orkidea scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Orkidea's head back.
Orkidea misses with a straight left.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orkidea's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
West misses with a wild body shot.

West closes the distance and clinches.
West lands with a left to the head.
Orkidea wants to get back to striking at distance but West won't allow it.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West keeps control of Orkidea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from West.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orkidea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orkidea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from West.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Orkidea uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a body shot.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orkidea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
A low kick from Orkidea is predictable there

and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
West has Orkidea pressed against the cage, preventing Orkidea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Orkidea.

Orkidea breaks from the clinch.
Orkidea throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Orkidea.
Orkidea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orkidea wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
Orkidea throws a lazy head kick

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orkidea's face.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orkidea is trying to force a seperation but West has the dominant position.
West working aggressively here.
West has Orkidea pressed against the cage, preventing Orkidea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West misses with a knee strike.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orkidea wants to break free but West has control.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orkidea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orkidea working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West stalls.
West lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West keeps control of Orkidea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Orkidea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randy West will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Orkidea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
West blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olof Orkidea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orkidea.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
Orkidea throws a leg kick

and West counters by moving into the clinch.
West tries a knee to the head but Orkidea blocks it.
Orkidea is trying to break free.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West just leaning against Orkidea, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
Orkidea tries to break free but West pushes him back against the cage.
West keeps control of Orkidea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
West missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut.
Orkidea can't break the clinch.
Randy West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West just leaning against Orkidea, taking a breather.
Orkidea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orkidea wants to break the clinch but can't.

Orkidea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Orkidea.
Orkidea avoids the body shot from West.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orkidea to score with a decent uppercut.
West uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orkidea has time to react.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
West checks a low kick from Orkidea.
A head kick misses from Orkidea.
West cracks a nice hook into Orkidea's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West slips under a jab.

West closes the distance and clinches.
Orkidea is trying to push West away but West has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Orkidea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Orkidea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Orkidea throws a head kick that West semi-blocks.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Orkidea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Orkidea misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orkidea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from West does it's job there.
Orkidea is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
West tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
Orkidea lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
A jab from West misses.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orkidea misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West misses with an uppercut.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orkidea.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
West misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orkidea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
West throws out a leg kick but Orkidea moves out of range and West only half commits.
West misses the shot to the body.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Orkidea lands with a thumping leg kick.
West swings for the body but Orkidea moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West dips to his left and cracks Orkidea with an uppercut!
Orkidea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Orkidea tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West misses with a low kick.
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 Randy West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olof Orkidea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

West misses with a low kick.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orkidea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orkidea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West throws a hook to the side of Orkidea's head but Orkidea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orkidea throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
Orkidea slips under a jab from West.
West throws a leg kick that misses.
Orkidea throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Orkidea wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from West misses
and Orkidea finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from West.
West throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orkidea throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
Orkidea tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Orkidea throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West takes a head kick and keeps coming.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orkidea misses with a body kick.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West throws a body punch but Orkidea moves out of range.
West misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Orkidea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orkidea throws a head kick that West semi-blocks.
Orkidea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West misses with an uppercut.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
West throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orkidea counters with a good low kick that West was not able to check.
West throws a body punch but Orkidea moves out of range.
Orkidea throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Orkidea.
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
Orkidea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orkidea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
West throws a wild body kick that Orkidea sees coming a mile off.
West avoids the head kick by Orkidea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West missing with a left hand there. Orkidea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Orkidea lands but West takes it in his stride.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick

and West counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
West taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from West.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orkidea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Orkidea avoids the damage to the body.

Orkidea breaks from the clinch.
West wants to slow Orkidea down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Orkidea.
West throws a low kick, looking for Orkidea's leg but Orkidea calmly moves out of range.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West avoids the head kick by Orkidea.
West is looking to slow Orkidea down with leg kicks.
Orkidea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from West misses.
Orkidea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West lands a right hook to the body.
West avoids the head kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orkidea takes one to the side of the head.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orkidea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orkidea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and West has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from West and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orkidea.
Olof Orkidea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West thuds a left hand into Orkidea's body.

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 Randy West.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova has chosen In Flames - Delight and Anger as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mendoza
vs
Sztrova

190 cm
27
217 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

190 cm
34
215 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soz Sztrova!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
Mendoza works Sztrova's body with a nice hook.
Mendoza jabs at Sztrova's body.
Mendoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendoza connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Mendoza.
Sztrova tries to clinch up.
Sztrova is looking to clinch.
Mendoza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sztrova's hands.
Mendoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sztrova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sztrova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sztrova tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Mendoza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Sztrova is defending well.
Sztrova is trying to stand.
Mendoza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sztrova manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sztrova throws a head kick that misses.

Sztrova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendoza is trying to defend but Sztrova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mendoza gets back to full guard.
Mendoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendoza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mendoza passes into half guard.

Sztrova manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mendoza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza lands a nice uppercut.
Mendoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sztrova.

Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sztrova tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses the jab.
Sztrova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sztrova's coach down at Titan Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sztrova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendoza scores with a jab.
Sztrova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendoza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sztrova is looking to clinch.
Mendoza stuns Sztrova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sztrova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mendoza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Sztrova avoids nicely.
Mendoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sztrova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Sztrova.
Mendoza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova wants to clinch.
Sztrova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Sztrova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sztrova tries to clinch up.
Sztrova tries to clinch up
and Mendoza counters with a nice leg kick.
Sztrova tries to clinch there but Mendoza circles away.
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendoza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sztrova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sztrova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mendoza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendoza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sztrova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendoza scores with a one two! Sztrova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Sztrova, which made it look bad.
Sztrova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sztrova stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sztrova is defended easily by Mendoza.

Sztrova takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendoza is leaning against Sztrova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sztrova backwards.
Sztrova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sztrova misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Mendoza dominated that round.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sztrova takes one to the chin there.
Mendoza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Mendoza gets a double leg takedown into Sztrova's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sztrova wants to stand up but Mendoza is controlling him.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sztrova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sztrova is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendoza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sztrova's guard.
Mendoza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sztrova is trying to stand.
Mendoza tries to control but Sztrova wriggling away.

Mendoza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sztrova has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mendoza working for a submission but Sztrova is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sztrova defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mendoza.
Sztrova's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Mendoza looking to secure an arm triangle but Sztrova defends it well.
Mendoza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sztrova is looking to escape.
Mendoza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mendoza trying to control but Sztrova is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mendoza has control of Sztrova's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sztrova regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sztrova is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this 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!

Mendoza looking to secure an arm triangle but Sztrova defends it well.
Sztrova's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Mendoza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sztrova is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Mendoza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sztrova is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Mendoza looking to secure an arm triangle but Sztrova defends it well.

Mendoza working for a guillotine from mount but Sztrova is in no mood to give up.
Sztrova taking shots to the head.
Sztrova is trying to stand up.

Mendoza working for a submission but Sztrova is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza wants to control the pace but Sztrova is squirming around nicely.
Sztrova is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sztrova is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Sztrova covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Sztrova defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mendoza is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Mendoza working for the choke.

Mendoza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sztrova is defending well though. Mendoza let's go of the attempt for now.
Mendoza trying to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mendoza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Mendoza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sztrova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luis Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.

Sztrova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Sztrova pushes Mendoza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice straight punches there by Mendoza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendoza.
Sztrova wants to clinch.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sztrova swinging wildly here.
Mendoza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sztrova wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Soz Sztrova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendoza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sztrova wants to get back to his feet.

Mendoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendoza prevents Sztrova from standing back up.

Mendoza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sztrova could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mendoza has cracked it and Sztrova is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mendoza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Mendoza!
After winning the bout, Luis Mendoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Filter - Hey Man, Nice Shot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Killer

184 cm
34
165 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

177 cm
27
168 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer lands a high kick!

It looks like Andrew Jones has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Killer is looking to land body kicks.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Killer tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Jones checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killer doesn't seem phased though.
Jones misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses with a low kick.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Jones has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Killer tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Killer landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer misses with an elbow strike.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Killer throws an elbow but misses.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Killer.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Killer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Jones is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Killer missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerzy Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Killer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
Jerzy Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jerzy Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Jones misses
and Killer counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Killer throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jones is rocked!
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!
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones misses with a jab to the body

and Killer counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Killer finish him?!

Andrew Jones's cut is getting worse.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killer scoring well with a low kick there.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Killer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Donk. Jones catches Killer right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones closes the distance but Killer moves to the side
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Killer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Killer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Killer scores with a nice right hand.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Killer had a free shot at his head there.
Killer throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Killer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Killer with an uppercut!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Killer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jerzy Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Killer lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Killer takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Andrew Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Killer.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Killer counters with an outside leg kick.
Killer throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killer.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerzy Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Killer avoids the body shot from Jones.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Killer throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Killer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Killer connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Jones lands.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Andrew Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Killer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Killer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones looks for the body kick but Killer saw that one coming.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Killer.
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Killer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killer avoids it really well and circles away.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jerzy Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking for a sweep.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer is trying to improve his position.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

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 Andrew Jones.
I think Killer 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerzy Killer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerzy Killer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Andrew Jones was interviewed post fight and said '... sorry my coachs!'.

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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamakh has chosen Robyn - Indestructible as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steele
vs
Chamakh

186 cm
34
165 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

168 cm
34
159 lbs
37 - 18 - 2

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Logan Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Chamakh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Chamakh moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Steele with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chamakh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chamakh is struggling to control the position.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Chamakh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Chamakh stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steele is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chamakh has Steele pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karim Chamakh.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Chamakh ducks down to avoid it.
Steele is looking to clinch but Chamakh is avoiding it.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Chamakh is out of range.
Steele has his takedown stuffed

and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Steele looking for submissions off his back.

Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chamakh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chamakh pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Steele's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chamakh lands with a punch from half guard.

Steele actively working from the bottom here.
Steele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chamakh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steele tries to roll over but Chamakh keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh working the head and body with strikes.

Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Steele actively working from the bottom here.

Steele looking for submissions off his back.

Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chamakh pulls his head out easily.
Chamakh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Chamakh there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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. Chamakh connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
Chamakh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steele tries for a takedown but Chamakh circles away easily

and Chamakh counters with a shoot takedown. Steele fights it but they end up in guard.
Steele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steele trying to control but Chamakh is working from the bottom.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chamakh wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
Chamakh keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele trying to control but Chamakh is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Logan Steele wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Steele dives in and grabs Chamakh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chamakh pushes down on Steele's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Chamakh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chamakh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chamakh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh slips a jab from Steele.
Steele tries to clinch there but Chamakh circles away.
Steele scores with the left hand. Chamakh knows he should have avoided that one.
Chamakh slips under a jab from Steele.
Steele tries to clinch there but Chamakh circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Chamakh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steele is working for takedown but Chamakh is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Steele has picked Chamakh up - he's going for a ride! Steele dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chamakh manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Chamakh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chamakh defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh tries to free his leg and advance position but Steele is retaining full guard.

Steele working for a triangle but Chamakh defends it easily.

Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chamakh defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Logan Steele dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Steele is looking to clinch but Chamakh is avoiding it.
Chamakh leaves Steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chamakh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steele.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chamakh as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chamakh keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele misses with a left hand

and Chamakh counters with a single leg into guard. Steele didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Logan Steele!
Logan Steele thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick has chosen Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Starner
vs
McCormick

172 cm
34
165 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

164 cm
33
165 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Starner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Starner gets a clinch.
McCormick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCormick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Starner displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCormick up against the cage.
McCormick lands a shoulder strike.
Starner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCormick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Starner scores with a shot to the side of McCormick's head.
Starner working aggressively here.
A short right from McCormick.

McCormick is fighting off a takedown attempt but Starner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCormick to the mat. McCormick regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCormick is retaining full guard.
McCormick pulls Starner in close to his closed guard and prevents Starner from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCormick is trying to control the position but Starner postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner wants to control from the top but McCormick keeps moving.
Starner won't allow McCormick to get back to his feet.
Starner is looking to work some ground and pound but McCormick has wrist control.
Starner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Starner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCormick trying to keep a closed guard but Starner is proving a slippery customer.
McCormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCormick controlling the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Christopher McCormick wasn't active enough on the ground.
McCormick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christopher McCormick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCormick misses with a body shot

and Starner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCormick is retaining full guard.
Starner stopping the sweep attempt from McCormick.
Starner throws an elbow that misses. McCormick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starner's guard. Nice move by McCormick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Starner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCormick defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCormick is looking to stand up but Starner won't let him.
McCormick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McCormick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCormick has managed to get both his arms back between Starner's legs - danger averted.

Starner has his foot on McCormick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCormick works his way back into a safe position though.
McCormick preventing the sweep.
McCormick trying to control but Starner is working from the bottom.
McCormick is stalling in the full guard.

Starner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCormick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCormick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starner being controlled here, momentarily.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Christopher McCormick hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab from McCormick does it's job there.
McCormick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Starner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCormick's guard now.
Starner stopping the sweep attempt from McCormick.
Starner throws a big right hand that misses.
McCormick is trying to control the position but Starner postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCormick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McCormick looking for a sweep. Not yet McCormick, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Starner forces his way into half guard.
Starner trying to mount his opponent but McCormick defends it.
Starner trying to control the action but McCormick is working from the bottom.
McCormick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Starner scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCormick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Starner.
McCormick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Starner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Starner's back!
McCormick has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Starner's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCormick controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCormick, right into the meat.
McCormick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starner swinging wildly here.
Starner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCormick pinned against the cage. McCormick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCormick throws a combination that misses

and Starner counters with a takedown into side control.
McCormick tries to buck Starner off but Starner is having none of it.
Starner wants to control for a moment but McCormick uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCormick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner stopping the sweep attempt from McCormick.
Starner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Starner won't allow McCormick to sweep him here.
Starner trying to control the position from guard on top but McCormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Starner postures up in McCormick's guard and throws a big left but McCormick blocks it.
Starner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCormick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCormick keeping moving, preventing Starner from controlling successfully.
McCormick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Starner misses with a looping left.
McCormick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starner's sensitive parts.
McCormick jabs Starner right on the nose. Starner blinks but takes it well.
Glen Starner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCormick scores with the left hand. Starner knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses.
McCormick scoring well with a low kick there.
McCormick looks to land a left hand but Starner moved out of range nicely.
McCormick misses with a leg kick

and Starner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Glen Starner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCormick looking to control.
Starner postures up in McCormick's guard and throws a big left but McCormick blocks it.
Starner throws a big right hand that misses.
McCormick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starner is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner being controlled here momentarily.
Starner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCormick is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCormick being controlled here, momentarily.
McCormick has control of Starner's left arm, preventing Starner from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Christopher McCormick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McCormick misses with a wild combination.
McCormick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCormick throws a shot from downtown. Starner moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from McCormick misses its intended target.
McCormick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCormick, right into the meat.
McCormick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCormick lands a jab to Starner's midsection.
McCormick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCormick lands with an overhand left.
McCormick throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCormick misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCormick throws out the jab.
McCormick misses with a straight right.
Starner moves out of range as McCormick strikes.
Starner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Glen Starner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Starner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCormick tries to avoid it but Starner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCormick to the ground. McCormick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCormick feints and then cracks Starner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starner down.
Nice defenses there by McCormick.
McCormick looks to land a left hand but Starner moved out of range nicely.
Starner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCormick jabs Starner right on the nose. Starner blinks but takes it well.
Starner tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCormick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starner somewhat.
McCormick swings widly with a right hand

and Starner counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCormick won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCormick gets back to half guard.
Starner is looking to take a break and control but McCormick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCormick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Starner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Starner's back!
McCormick controlling well, preventing Starner from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
A lull in the action here.
McCormick is riding his opponent, not letting Starner buck him off.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christopher McCormick.
McCormick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starner.
Christopher McCormick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Starner does no damage.
McCormick closes the distance but Starner moves to the side

and Starner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Starner in particular looking to stall.
Starner uses his free foot to push down on McCormick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCormick.
McCormick taking shots to the head.
Starner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCormick can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

McCormick is rocked!
Starner controlling from mount.
McCormick is still in real trouble! Can Starner finish him?
Starner cracks McCormick with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Starner!
A relieved looking Glen Starner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Christopher McCormick had this to say: 'I'm sorry to my friends and family I came out here and gave it my best the part on a good show and wIn.I know I came up a little short I would love a rematch but will fight anybody I'll be back the next time I'll get The win'.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ra
vs
Hillgrund

173 cm
30
165 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

170 cm
26
164 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amun Ra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harald Hillgrund!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a leg kick.
Ra checks a leg kick.
Hillgrund misses with an uppercut. Ra saw that one coming.
Hillgrund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ra.
Ra lands a body shot.
Ra leaves Hillgrund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Hillgrund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hillgrund misses with a straight left.
Ra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hillgrund misses its intended target.
Hillgrund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ra throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Ra.
Hillgrund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hillgrund is defended easily by Ra.
Amun Ra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund.
Hillgrund shoots in but no luck this time.
Hillgrund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Ra drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hillgrund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hillgrund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hillgrund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hillgrund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ra is aware though and is defending well.
Ra landing some decent shots from guard.

Hillgrund working for submissions but it's allowed Ra to get to half guard.
Ra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hillgrund is looking for a sweep. Ra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hillgrund trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ra manages to pass to mount!
Ra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Hillgrund has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hillgrund is trying to escape the mount.
Ra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Hillgrund is rocked!

That has opened up Harald Hillgrund's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ra dominating with strikes here.
Hillgrund is still in real trouble! Can Ra finish him?

The cut above Harald Hillgrund's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hillgrund takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ra's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amun Ra!
Amun Ra retains his lightweight title!