Tuesday Night Fights 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykloni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Within Temptation - Whole World Is Watching kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kenmoghn
vs
Sykloni

186 cm
30
179 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

188 cm
36
184 lbs
30 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykloni throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenmoghn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sanitarium in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Kenmoghn. Those never looked like landing.
Kenmoghn throws a right and a left that Sykloni avoids nicely.
Kenmoghn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sykloni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenmoghn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sykloni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kenmoghn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sykloni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn checks a leg kick.
Sykloni swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenmoghn.
A swing and a miss from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn tries to clinch
and Sykloni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykloni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sykloni circles away quickly and effectively.
Sykloni counters with a body kick.
Kenmoghn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykloni swings for the body but Kenmoghn moves out of range.

Kenmoghn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sykloni!

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Kenmoghn crashes against the mat.
Sykloni is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sykloni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kenmoghn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sykloni's head.
Kenmoghn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sykloni's head.
Sykloni taking some punishment here, with Kenmoghn in his half guard.
Kenmoghn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenmoghn is keen to just control but Sykloni is a slippery customer.
Kenmoghn slips a nice elbow through Sykloni's hands, connecting with Sykloni's forehead.
Sykloni trying to hold on to Kenmoghn's head to control him but Kenmoghn postures up.
Kenmoghn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sykloni is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sykloni trying to control here.
Kenmoghn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kenmoghn trying to control the action but Sykloni is working from the bottom.
Kenmoghn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sykloni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kenmoghn with the ground and pound but Sykloni uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kenmoghn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sykloni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sykloni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn throws a strike but Sykloni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykloni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kenmoghn is letting Sykloni control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenmoghn keeps working.
Kenmoghn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kenmoghn wants to control but Sykloni postures up.
Sykloni trying to control the action but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Kenmoghn but he's now mounted!
Kenmoghn wants to hold on but Sykloni pushes him away.
Sykloni trying to control but Kenmoghn is having none of it.
Kenmoghn is looking to get to half guard.
Kenmoghn is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn tries to lock up and control but Sykloni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kenmoghn is looking to improve his position but Sykloni isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sykloni punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kenmoghn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sykloni tries to control but Kenmoghn wriggling away.
Kenmoghn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kenmoghn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kenmoghn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kenmoghn is trying to maintain the position but Sykloni is very close to passing his half guard.
Kenmoghn is looking for a sweep. Sykloni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sykloni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sykloni shoots in but no luck this time.
Sykloni walks into a straight right hand from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykloni.
Niacisse Kenmoghn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenmoghn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenmoghn tries to clinch there but Sykloni circles away.
Kenmoghn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sykloni slips under a jab from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sykloni pinned against the ropes. Sykloni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykloni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenmoghn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Sykloni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch combination from Kenmoghn misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sykloni. No joy for Kenmoghn on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykloni connects with a leg kick. Kenmoghn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Sykloni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sykloni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenmoghn with a body shot.
Kenmoghn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sykloni's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Kenmoghn there.
Sykloni throws a hook but Kenmoghn blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kenmoghn.
Sykloni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kenmoghn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykloni manages to avoid it.
Sykloni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykloni.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenmoghn misses with a wild combination.
Kenmoghn scores with a nice strike.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Sykloni cracks Kenmoghn with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kenmoghn finds it's target.
Kenmoghn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenmoghn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sykloni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sykloni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenmoghn.
It seemed like Sykloni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykloni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenmoghn looks to clinch
and Sykloni counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenmoghn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sykloni throws a body punch but Kenmoghn moves out of range.
Kenmoghn tries to clinch up.
Sykloni keeps the fight on the outside.
Sykloni throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenmoghn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykloni sprawls and moves away.
Kenmoghn shoots and misses
and Sykloni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenmoghn misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sykloni counter with a right hand.
Sykloni walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenmoghn is defended easily by Sykloni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Sykloni misses.
Sykloni scores with a shot to the body.

Sykloni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kenmoghn quickly recovers to half guard.
Sykloni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kenmoghn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kenmoghn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sykloni content to stall in guard here.
Sykloni preventing the sweep.
Sykloni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykloni prevents Kenmoghn from getting back to his feet.
Sykloni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn wants to sweep but no luck.
Sykloni stays in close to Kenmoghn's body and controls the position.
Sykloni passes Kenmoghn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand.
Kenmoghn tries to get to full guard but Sykloni has control of the leg.
Sykloni lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kenmoghn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sykloni is working away from the top position though.
Kenmoghn tries to roll over but Sykloni keeps him under control.
Sykloni is trying to control. Kenmoghn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kenmoghn gets full guard.
Sykloni trying to control but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
Kenmoghn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Sykloni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kenmoghn misses with a double jab.
Sykloni tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sykloni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenmoghn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sykloni is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kenmoghn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sykloni tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenmoghn is in Sykloni's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sykloni holds on and takes a little breather.
Kenmoghn throws an elbow that misses. Sykloni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenmoghn's guard. Nice move by Sykloni!

Sykloni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Sykloni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Niacisse Kenmoghn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Kenmoghn keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn throws a strike but Sykloni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kenmoghn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykloni looking to pass the guard.
Sykloni postures up.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Kenmoghn keeps moving.
Sykloni throws a big elbow that misses.
Kenmoghn wants to stand and escape but Sykloni is having none of it.
Kenmoghn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sykloni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn wants to stand up but Sykloni is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kenmoghn working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sykloni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykloni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sykloni tries a head kick but it misses.

Kenmoghn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sykloni tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenmoghn is in Sykloni's guard.
Sykloni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenmoghn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sykloni trying to control the position here.
Kenmoghn looking to sit in guard and control but Sykloni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sykloni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn keeping moving, preventing Sykloni from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position.
Kenmoghn is really struggling to control Sykloni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sykloni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Kenmoghn keeps moving.
Sykloni 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.
Kenmoghn keeping moving, preventing Sykloni from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenmoghn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenmoghn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sykloni's guard.

Kenmoghn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sykloni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sykloni keeping moving, preventing Kenmoghn from controlling successfully.
Sykloni keeping full guard, as Kenmoghn tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykloni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykloni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Niacisse Kenmoghn.
I think Kenmoghn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niacisse Kenmoghn!
Niacisse Kenmoghn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjoen Lott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stiglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiglitz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Gave You A Reach Around and This Is How You Repay Me?. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lott
vs
Stiglitz

172 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
28
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjoen Lott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Stiglitz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stiglitz clinches up with Lott and pushes him back against the ropes.

Lott pulls Stiglitz into guard.
Lott looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stiglitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lott's head.
Lott wants to stand but Stiglitz is controlling the position.
Lott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lott looking to control.
Stiglitz preventing the sweep.
Lott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stiglitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stiglitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stiglitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lott working a defensive guard but Stiglitz manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lott some visible discomfort.
Lott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stiglitz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lott can't do much from the bottom here.
Lott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lott takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lott is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lott is working hard here to advance position.
Lott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stiglitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stiglitz in the domination position with Lott hanging on.
Stiglitz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lott down.
Lott struggling a bit here.
Lott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stiglitz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lott tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lott struggling a bit here.
Lott is looking for a sweep.
Lott is trying to control Stiglitz's posture but Stiglitz avoids it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lott tries for a takedown but Stiglitz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stiglitz tries to clinch but Lott is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Lott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lott.
Lott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lott wants a takedown but no success here.
Lott can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjoen Lott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lott.
Lott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Stiglitz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stiglitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lott moves away.
Lott is looking to counter punch.
Lott scores with a jab to the body.
Lott misses with a wild body shot.

Lott drives through and clinches with Stiglitz against the ropes.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stiglitz after a bit of a struggle.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
Stiglitz is pressed up against the ropes. Lott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stiglitz down to the mat. Stiglitz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stiglitz backs up against the ropes.
A head kick misses from Lott.
Stiglitz with the counter takedown but Lott avoids it easily.
Lott connects with a crisp jab.
Bjoen Lott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stiglitz is fending him off so far but Lott persists. Nope, Stiglitz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjoen Lott. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lott has closed the distance and engaged Stiglitz in a clinch.
Stiglitz lands a right hand.
Lott lands an uppercut.
Lott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lott.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Lott blocking some punches.
Lott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stiglitz is defending well.
Lott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stiglitz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lott blocking some punches.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lott is trying to break free.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lott is trying to break free.
Lott tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Lott is looking for a takedown.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stiglitz working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stiglitz pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lott moves into the clinch.
Lott tries to circle away but Stiglitz has him pinned against the ropes.
Stiglitz has Lott pressed against the ropes, preventing Lott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lott.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lott tries to score a body lock takedown but Stiglitz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Lott tries to score a body lock takedown but Stiglitz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lott tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.

Lott lands a takedown into guard.
Lott wants to control from the top but Stiglitz keeps moving.
Lott looking to sit in guard and control but Stiglitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lott trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz won't allow Lott to get back to his feet.
Lott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dan Stiglitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lott is looking to stand up but Stiglitz isn't so interested in that idea.
Lott is looking to stand back up but Stiglitz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lott.
Lott trying to hold on to Stiglitz's head to control him but Stiglitz postures up.
Lott wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Stiglitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lott has Stiglitz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lott is working for takedown but Stiglitz is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lott.
Lott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stiglitz is defending well.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lott is trying to drag Stiglitz to the mat but Stiglitz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjoen Lott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiglitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Stiglitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lott blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz has a couple of punches blocked by Lott.
Stiglitz takes a shot to the head.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiglitz working aggressively here.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.

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

Stiglitz pushes Lott up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lott can't get the takedown.
Stiglitz has a couple of punches blocked by Lott.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lott.
Stiglitz prevents Lott from breaking the clinch.
Lott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lott is trying to force a seperation but Stiglitz has the dominant position.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dan Stiglitz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lott is working for takedown but Stiglitz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lott blocking some punches.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lott blocks an uppercut.

Lott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lott fails with a takedown attempt.
Stiglitz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Lott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stiglitz feints the counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Lott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lott.

Stiglitz instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lott.
Lott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stiglitz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stiglitz under the eye.
Bjoen Lott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stiglitz fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lott closes the distance and pushes Stiglitz back into the ropes.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
Stiglitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lott is working for takedown but Stiglitz is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Stiglitz working aggressively here.
Dan Stiglitz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Lott tries to land knees in the clinch but Stiglitz avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Stiglitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stiglitz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Stiglitz!
In his post fight interview, Dan Stiglitz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Wakefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dean Wakefield enters the ring!

Belfort
vs
Wakefield

185 cm
45
180 lbs
34 - 17 - 1

182 cm
32
186 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Wakefield!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakefield misses with a body shot.
Belfort dives in for a single leg takedown but Wakefield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Belfort throws a leg kick that misses.
Wakefield tries a low kick but Belfort avoids it.

Belfort dives in and scores a takedown into Wakefield's guard.
Belfort works over Wakefield with some ground and pound from guard.
Belfort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wakefield working a defensive guard here.
Wakefield wants to stand up but Belfort is controlling him.
Wakefield told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakefield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Wakefield wants to stand up but Belfort is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort lands a couple of elbows.
Wakefield is trying to keep Belfort in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Wakefield keeps moving.
Belfort is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belfort pushes down on Wakefield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belfort is trying to control. Wakefield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wakefield is controlling Belfort's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Belfort is looking to take a break and control but Wakefield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belfort is working away from the top position though.
Belfort thows a huge punch but Wakefield dodges it nicely.
Wakefield is looking for a sweep. Belfort is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belfort lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belfort looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wakefield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wakefield wants to control but Belfort is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wakefield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belfort.
Belfort trying to control from half guard but Wakefield is working away.
Belfort sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wakefield defending well though.
Belfort passes to full mount!
Wakefield bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wakefield 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.
Belfort controls Wakefield momentarily but Wakefield frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to stand up but Wakefield is controlling him.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belfort holds on and takes a little breather.

Belfort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belfort is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wakefield swings for the body but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wakefield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Belfort shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wakefield napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belfort is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wakefield will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wakefield is not content to let Belfort control the position.

Belfort is trying to get an arm triangle but Wakefield is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakefield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belfort looks up at the clock and then as Wakefield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belfort smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort scores with punches from side control.
Belfort is looking to take a break and control but Wakefield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wakefield can do to turn this around?
Belfort creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wakefield prevents Belfort from moving into mount.
Wakefield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belfort wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fedor Belfort overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belfort sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wakefield is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Belfort lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wakefield wants to control but Belfort postures up.
Belfort gets to mount! Wakefield was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Belfort 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort scoring with strikes but Wakefield is staying in there.
Belfort dominating with strikes here.
Belfort controlling his opponent.
Belfort avoids the attempt from Wakefield to control.
Belfort raining down shots from the mount!
Wakefield tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking to finish Wakefield with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wakefield!
Belfort putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wakefield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wakefield is looking to improve his position but Belfort isn't that keen on the idea.

Belfort is working for a guillotine from mount but Wakefield frees his head quite easily.
Belfort landing strikes, looking to finish!
Belfort lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Belfort is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wakefield can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield is squirming around, avoiding Belfort's attempts to control the action.
Belfort fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Belfort.
Belfort connects with a bit shot that sees Wakefield covering up! More strikes from Belfort and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Belfort is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Belfort!
Fedor Belfort retains his middleweight title!