RISE #4 - No Guts, No Glory PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ooga Booga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weed has chosen Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ooga Booga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Booga
vs
Weed

199 cm
18
294 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ooga Booga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremiah Weed!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weed throws a lazy head kick
and Booga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Booga avoids a kick to the body.
Weed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Booga is out of range and Weed settles back down.
Jeremiah Weed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weed throws the kick towards the body but Booga avoids it.
Weed throws a sloppy head kick and Booga moves out of range easily.

Booga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Booga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Weed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Weed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Booga tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weed is looking to improve his position but Booga isn't that keen on the idea.

Booga is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Weed can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Booga looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Booga looking to finish with strikes here!
Weed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weed is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Booga working for a guillotine from mount but Weed is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Booga throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Booga looking to isolate an arm here. Weed doesn't see it coming and as Booga extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Booga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ooga Booga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jenna Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Disasterpiece Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Madrox's choice of entrance music: Ambitionz az a Ridah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haze
vs
Madrox

175 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Gilop®
Conviction

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jenna Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Disasterpiece Madrox!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrox lands a high kick!
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch but Madrox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Disasterpiece Madrox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Madrox clinches with his opponent.
Madrox wants to get back to striking at distance but Haze won't allow it.
Madrox is trying to break the clinch but Haze is controlling him.
Haze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Madrox tries to break the clinch but Haze is controlling the position.

Madrox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madrox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haze as he avoids it easily.

Madrox gets a clinch.

Madrox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madrox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haze's head.

Madrox clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Madrox's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Madrox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haze could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Haze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madrox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haze is in Madrox's guard.
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madrox swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haze stands up and waves to Madrox to follow him.
Haze wants to clinch up but Madrox keeps it at a distance.
Madrox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Madrox pulls his leg out and moves away.

Madrox darts in and clinches Haze up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Haze.
Haze fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenna Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Madrox's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Madrox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madrox lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Madrox closes the distance and pushes Haze back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madrox working hard to break the clinch.
Haze has Madrox pressed against the cage, preventing Madrox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Madrox is trying to push Haze away but Haze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Madrox breaks from the clinch.
Madrox lands a high kick!
Madrox looks gassed!
Madrox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Madrox moves into the clinch.
Madrox is trying to force a seperation but Haze has the dominant position.
Madrox wants to break free but Haze has control.
Haze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Madrox prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madrox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madrox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haze.

Madrox closes the distance and clinches.

Madrox manages to break the clinch.

Haze pushes Madrox up against the cage in a clinch.
Haze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Madrox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Madrox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madrox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haze tries to clinch there but Madrox circles away.
Madrox shoots and misses

and Haze counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Madrox!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madrox holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haze tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Haze unloads with some shots from mount but Madrox bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Haze throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Haze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Haze quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Haze but it's paid off an Madrox is forced to tap! Nice work by Haze.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jenna Haze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fingers
vs
Judo

218 cm
20
298 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franky Fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanzo Judo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fingers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanzo Judo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fingers stalks Judo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Judo's face. Judo staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Hanzo Judo has been cut.

Judo clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Judo throws an elbow but misses.
Fingers is trying to stall.
Fingers blocks an elbow strike from Judo.
Judo wants a takedown.
Judo missing with knees to the body.
Judo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Judo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Judo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fingers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Judo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fingers prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judo misses with a knee to the head.
Judo looking to throw knees to the head but Fingers is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingers misses with a punch to the body.
Fingers pushes Judo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Franky Fingers has been cut.
Judo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fingers avoids it.
Fingers trying to control the position but instead, Judo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fingers into the cage.
Judo misses with an elbow strike.
Judo tries to land knees in the clinch but Fingers avoids the damage to the body.

Fingers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Fingers. No joy for Judo on that attempt.
Franky Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Judo.
Fingers throws a sloppy head kick and Judo moves out of range easily.

Judo moves into the clinch successfully.
Judo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Judo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Judo misses with a knee strike.
Fingers avoids a wild elbow strike from Judo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo blocks a body shot from Fingers.
Still in the clinch, Fingers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fingers blocks an elbow strike.
Fingers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fingers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Judo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingers's brow.
Fingers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fingers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Judo backwards.
Judo pushes off an throws an elbow but Fingers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!

Fingers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fingers stuns Judo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fingers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fingers lunges at Judo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judo's hand.
Fingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judo looks gassed!
Judo shoots in for a takedown but Fingers shows good takedown defense.
Fingers scores with a decent looking hook.
Judo fails with a takedown attempt.
Judo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo drops his hands momentarily and Fingers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fingers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fingers lands with a shot to the body.
Judo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fingers connects with a single shot there.
Fingers scores with a head kick. Judo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fingers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franky Fingers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fingers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Fingers.
Fingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judo moves forwards but Fingers connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That has opened up Hanzo Judo's cut even more.
Fingers lands with a nice body punch.
Fingers lands a jab to Judo's midsection.
Fingers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Fingers - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judo walks into a straight right hand from Fingers.
Fingers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fingers works Judo's body with a nice hook.
Fingers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fingers scores with a head kick.
Fingers jabs Judo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fingers jabs Judo right on the nose. Judo blinks but takes it well.

The cut above Hanzo Judo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab from Fingers does it's job there.
Fingers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fingers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fingers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fingers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Hanzo Judo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Judo is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hanzo Judo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Franky Fingers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pvt. Claude Dillingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claude Dillingham. Mitrione Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitrione Jr
vs
Claude Dillingham

183 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Mitrione Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pvt. Claude Dillingham!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillingham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitrione Jr throws a combination that misses
and Dillingham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mitrione Jr's knee momentarily.
Dillingham lands with an overhand left.
Matt Mitrione Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillingham fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitrione Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillingham is fending him off so far but Mitrione Jr persists. Nope, Dillingham circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitrione Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitrione Jr throws a right and a left that Dillingham avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Dillingham.

It looks like Matt Mitrione Jr has been cut.
Mitrione Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillingham in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitrione Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dillingham lands a nice looking body kick.
Mitrione Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillingham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitrione Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mitrione Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillingham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mitrione Jr is breathing heavily.
Dillingham takes a swing at Mitrione Jr's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillingham scores with a leg kick.
Dillingham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitrione Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillingham's waist but Dillingham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitrione Jr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitrione Jr throws a hook but Dillingham avoids it easily.
Dillingham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillingham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitrione Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillingham.
Dillingham lands a head kick!
Dillingham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mitrione Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillingham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mitrione Jr has time to react.
Dillingham connects with a single shot there.
Mitrione Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillingham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mitrione Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Dillingham closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dillingham lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dillingham lands a couple of digs.
Dillingham landing with the ground and pound.
Dillingham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitrione Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Dillingham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitrione Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillingham has managed to get both his arms back between Mitrione Jr's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillingham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillingham is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitrione Jr has wrist control.
Dillingham wants to control from the top but Mitrione Jr keeps moving.
Dillingham looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham wants to stand but Mitrione Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dillingham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitrione Jr's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mitrione Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillingham defends it easily.
Dillingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitrione Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillingham stands and throws Mitrione Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dillingham working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham working away.
Mitrione Jr gets back to half guard.
Mitrione Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dillingham scores with a couple of nice shots.

Dillingham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mitrione Jr to get to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Dillingham.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dillingham.
Dillingham throws a sloppy head kick and Mitrione Jr moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitrione Jr. Dillingham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitrione Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillingham feints and then cracks Mitrione Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mitrione Jr down.
Mitrione Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dillingham counters with a low kick, right behind Mitrione Jr 's knee.
Mitrione Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dillingham counters with a shoot takedown. Mitrione Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Dillingham scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pvt. Claude Dillingham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Mitrione Jr's cut.
That's time! Mitrione Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dillingham misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillingham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mitrione Jr misses with a double jab.
Mitrione Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Dillingham.
Dillingham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillingham connects with a solid leg kick.
Dillingham thows a body shot but no joy.
Mitrione Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Mitrione Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillingham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mitrione Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mitrione Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillingham moves away.
Mitrione Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillingham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillingham misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillingham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mitrione Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dillingham - the referee stops the clock and Mitrione Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dillingham. Mitrione Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dillingham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mitrione Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mitrione Jr walks into a jab.
Dillingham throws a nice head kick!
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!
Mitrione Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dillingham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dillingham lands with a nice body kick.

Dillingham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dillingham working over Mitrione Jr with some ground and pound. Mitrione Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dillingham winds up and cracks Mitrione Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dillingham is looking to advance position but Mitrione Jr won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dillingham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mitrione Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillingham defends well.

Dillingham gets to his feet. Mitrione Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dillingham.
Mitrione Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Mitrione Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillingham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dillingham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dillingham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dillingham jabs Mitrione Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr looks to land a combination but Dillingham avoids it well.
Mitrione Jr takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillingham. Mitrione Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitrione Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dillingham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mitrione Jr scrambles back to his feet.
A left and a right from Dillingham both land. Nice combination.
Mitrione Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillingham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitrione Jr somewhat.
Dillingham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mitrione Jr will feel that in the morning.
Matt Mitrione Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dillingham looking to score a takedown here. Mitrione Jr is defending well but Dillingham drives through and ends up in Mitrione Jr's guard.
Dillingham works over Mitrione Jr with some ground and pound from guard.

Mitrione Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dillingham is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillingham lands a couple of elbows.

Mitrione Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dillingham escapes and throws Mitrione Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dillingham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mitrione Jr is not content to let Dillingham control the position.
Mitrione Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitrione Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Dillingham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitrione Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pvt. Claude Dillingham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Mitrione Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dillingham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mitrione Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dillingham counters with a good low kick that Mitrione Jr was not able to check.
Mitrione Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillingham counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillingham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dillingham lands with a nice body punch.
Mitrione Jr is looking to wear down Dillingham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dillingham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillingham.
Dillingham throws a leg kick which misses Mitrione Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitrione Jr tries to avoid it.
Dillingham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillingham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillingham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillingham lands a nice looking body kick.
Mitrione Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillingham.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillingham connects with a leg kick. Mitrione Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dillingham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dillingham there.
Mitrione Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitrione Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Dillingham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mitrione Jr did well to prevent Dillingham getting side control.
Dillingham wants to take a breather but Mitrione Jr is having none of it.
Mitrione Jr has hold of Dillingham's hands but Dillingham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dillingham trying to pass the guard but Mitrione Jr defending well.
Mitrione Jr is staying active underneath Dillingham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitrione Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dillingham tries to stand but Mitrione Jr is controlling from the bottom.

Mitrione Jr has an active guard here but Dillingham has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dillingham wants to control but Mitrione Jr is keeping him busy.
Dillingham wants to free his trapped foot but Mitrione Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mitrione Jr is pressing down on Dillingham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mitrione Jr keeping moving, preventing Dillingham from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mitrione Jr working for a triangle but Dillingham defends it easily.
Dillingham throws and elbow that misses. Mitrione Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillingham's guard. Nice move by Mitrione Jr!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mitrione Jr!
Dillingham lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mitrione Jr hang on?
Mitrione Jr tries to reverse the position but Dillingham maintains control.
Dillingham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mitrione Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Mitrione Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Dillingham has a good base and remains in mount.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillingham controlling his opponent.
Dillingham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillingham wants to control the pace but Mitrione Jr is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillingham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mitrione Jr kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matt Mitrione Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitrione Jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pvt. Claude Dillingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillingham 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pvt. Claude Dillingham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bakari Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hardy
vs
Lawal

182 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bakari Lawal!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawal misses with a takedown

and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lawal won't allow Hardy to pass to mount.
Hardy content to control rather than advance.
Hardy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Hardy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lawal shoots and misses

and Hardy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lawal's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy postures up in Lawal's guard and throws a big left but Lawal blocks it.
Hardy passes Lawal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Hardy.
Lawal shoots in but no luck this time.
Jake Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bakari Lawal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawal tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawal. Lawal gets slowly back to his feet.

Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawal, pushing him back against the cage.

Hardy has Lawal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hardy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lawal tumbling to the mat - Hardy dives into Lawal's guard.
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!
Hardy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lawal's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Hardy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hardy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Jake Hardy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hardy has Lawal up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy tries to work over Lawal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy trying to stall but Lawal improves his position.
Lawal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawal controls his hands.
Lawal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawal tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Jake Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bakari Lawal.
Lawal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lawal tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Lawal is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawal has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy tries to stall but Lawal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lawal is breathing heavily.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Lawal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy is trying to stall.
Hardy tries a body shot but Lawal blocks it.
Lawal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jake Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawal, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy wants a takedown.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Lawal.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawal.
Lawal looking for a takedown.
Hardy tries to work over Lawal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawal.
Lawal looking for a takedown.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Lawal avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
Hardy tries to stall but Lawal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Lawal.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawal prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Lawal prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Lawal can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawal avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Lawal prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Lawal blocks an uppercut.
Hardy wants to stall.
Hardy tries to work over Lawal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jake Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lawal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawal has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawal controls his hands.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawal prevents it.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawal.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawal has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Lawal is controlling the position.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.

Lawal has picked Hardy up - he's going for a ride! Lawal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jake Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawal is stalling here. Hardy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lawal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hardy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lawal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a head shot.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Hardy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hardy closes the distance and pushes Lawal back into the cage.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lawal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy tries to work over Lawal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Lawal avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lawal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Lawal wants a takedown.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawal's elbow.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawal's elbow.
Lawal wants a takedown.
Jake Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bakari Lawal.
Lawal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Lawal's takedown attempt.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawal tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy tries to work over Lawal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawal can't get the takedown.
Lawal avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Lawal is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Lawal controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardy pushes off an throws an elbow but Lawal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lawal has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Lawal controls the action.
Lawal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawal trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy is trying to force a seperation but Lawal has the dominant position.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
Lawal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries a body shot but Lawal blocks it.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawal's elbow.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawal tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Lawal has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawal is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawal wants a takedown but no success here.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawal is keeping busy.
Lawal avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Hardy tries a body shot but Lawal blocks it.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawal prevents a body shot from Hardy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawal avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawal has double underhooks.
Lawal wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawal blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Lawal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Lawal avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy trying to stall but Lawal improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardy prevents it.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawal.
Hardy stalling in the clinch but Lawal improves position.
Hardy tries to work over Lawal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawal's elbow.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawal controls his hands.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Lawal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardy looking to stall.
Bakari Lawal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawal wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawal throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Lawal prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Lawal controls the action.
Jake Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Hardy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tori Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Overeem
vs
Black

195 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Gilop®
Conviction

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tori Black!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Overeem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Overeem. Those never looked like landing.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Black dodges the punch combination from Overeem.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Overeem on that attempt.
Black looks to clinch
and Overeem counters with a two punch combo.
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from Overeem. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Overeem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black closes the distance but Overeem moves to the side
and Overeem counters with a left and a right that stings Black.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overeem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Overeem.
Black tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Overeem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt

and Overeem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Black pushing down on Overeem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.

Overeem kicks Black off and gets back to his feet.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black tries to clinch
and Overeem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Black wants to clinch but Overeem slips to the side

so Overeem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Overeem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Overeem trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Overeem throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Overeem with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws and elbow that misses. Black uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Overeem's guard. Nice move by Black!
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.

Black is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Overeem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Overeem has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Overeem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black tries to clinch up
and Overeem counters with a stiff right hand.
Overeem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Overeem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
Overeem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Overeem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overeem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Overeem.

Black gets caught napping as Overeem dives in and scores a takedown. Black manages to retain guard.
Overeem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Overeem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overeem 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.
Black is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Overeem scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black has Overeem pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Overeem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Overeem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Overeem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Black is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Black has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Black stands and steps away. Overeem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Overeem misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to clinch
and Overeem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black tries to clinch up
and Overeem counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Overeem to acknowledge the strikes.
Overeem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Black has eaten all the pies!
Black tries to clinch up but Overeem circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.

Black has managed to clinch.
Overeem blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants a takedown but no success here.
Black misses with an elbow strike.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away.
Overeem misses with the combination.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Black tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overeem counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Overeem to acknowledge the strikes.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Overeem.
Overeem swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black tries to clinch there but Overeem circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overeem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black looks to clinch

and Overeem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
Black keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Overeem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overeem.
Black pulls Overeem in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overeem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Overeem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Overeem persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Overeem.
Overeem throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overeem paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black is looking to clinch.
No luck for Overeem with that takedown attempt.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black moves to clinch but Overeem breaks away
and Overeem counters with a two punch combo.
Tori Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black tries to clinch
and Overeem counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Overeem, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Van Clief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney comes to the cage accompanied by Still Alive. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mahoney
vs
Van Clief

180 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kris Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Van Clief!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Clief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahoney misses with a head kick.
Mahoney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Clief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Clief throws a big shot that misses.
Van Clief scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Oooooh!!! Mahoney has knocked Van Clief down with a huge combo! Mahoney steps away and waves a wobbly Van Clief back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Clief stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahoney.
Van Clief throws a big shot that misses.
Van Clief drops his hands momentarily and Mahoney needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Van Clief just on the top of the head. Van Clief drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Van Clief - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kris Mahoney!