RF 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tam Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudiu Lupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudiu Lupu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ulrich
vs
Lupu

170 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
258 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tam Ulrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudiu Lupu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lupu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lupu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ulrich moves out of range as Lupu throws a body kick.

Lupu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ulrich is trying to improve his position.
Ulrich throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Ulrich is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupu wants to stand but Ulrich has his arm trapped.
Lupu lands an elbow.
Lupu tries to advance to mount but Ulrich denies him.

Lupu is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulrich is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich is looking for a sweep.
Lupu is looking to take a break and control but Ulrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lupu cracks Ulrich with a big right hand but Ulrich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ulrich is looking for a sweep.
Lupu in side control, throwing shots but Ulrich defends.
Ulrich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lupu's best efforts.
Lupu wants to stand but Ulrich has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lupu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupu controlling the action here.
Lupu stalling away here and it's allowed Ulrich to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lupu tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulrich is retaining full guard.
Ulrich trying to control the position.
Lupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lupu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ulrich has an active guard here but Lupu has managed to pass into half guard.
Lupu wants to control but Ulrich is keeping him busy.
Lupu stops Ulrich from getting back to his feet.
Lupu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ulrich is refusing to be controlled, as Lupu sits in half guard.
Ulrich wants to control but Lupu is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lupu is looking for a kimura but Ulrich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lupu to get the leverage.
Lupu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ulrich's head.
Lupu works his way into side control.
Lupu is looking to take a break and control but Ulrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulrich struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudiu Lupu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ulrich tries to clinch up.

Lupu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ulrich wants to control but Lupu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lupu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lupu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulrich keeps working.
Ulrich tries to roll over but Lupu keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Lupu is going to stand back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ulrich is trying to maintain the position but Lupu is very close to passing his half guard.
Lupu is nestled in close to Ulrich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lupu wants to take a breather but Ulrich is having none of it.

Lupu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ulrich lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ulrich.

It looks like Claudiu Lupu has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lupu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ulrich was covering up waiting for the punch and Lupu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lupu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claudiu Lupu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lupu passes into half guard.
Lupu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulrich keeps working.
Lupu content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Claudiu Lupu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Ivanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boda Tau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ivanovski
vs
Tau

198 cm
25
259 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

201 cm
29
280 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Ivanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boda Tau!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tau instigates a clinch.

Ivanovski is trying to trip Tau. He has hold of a leg but Tau is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ivanovski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ivanovski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tau scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ivanovski postures up in Tau's guard and throws a big left but Tau blocks it.
Ivanovski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanovski wants to pass the guard but Tau is keeping the position.
Tau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanovski is controlling him.
Tau wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Tau throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovski wants to control from the top but Tau keeps moving.
Ivanovski stands up out of Tau's guard for a moment - Tau manages to land a nice upkick.
Tau keeping moving, preventing Ivanovski from controlling successfully.
Ivanovski throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanovski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tau throwing short punches from the bottom.
Ivanovski pushing down on Tau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanovski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanovski is trying to control. Tau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanovski is one step ahead there.
Tau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tau throwing shots but Ivanovski is blocking nicely.
Tau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovski is controlling Tau's trapped leg to prevent Tau from advancing to side control.
Ivanovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tau wants to pass to mount but Ivanovski is defending the position.
Tau winds up and cracks Ivanovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tau lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanovski is breathing heavily.
Tau throwing shots but Ivanovski is blocking nicely.
Ivanovski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tau drops an elbow to the side of Ivanovski's head.
Tau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanovski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tau.
Tau working over Ivanovski with some ground and pound. Ivanovski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski is looking to improve his position.
Tau working Ivanovski over with strikes.
Tau passes to side control.
Tau tries to score with some ground and pound. Ivanovski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tau lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ivanovski down.

Ivanovski is rocked!
Ivanovski is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tau in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Ivanovski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tau in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ivanovski looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tau turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boda Tau!
Boda Tau made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am Boda T, FEAR ME!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bahtiyar Yildiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bahtiyar Yildiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bjj Expert
vs
Yildiz

170 cm
31
155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

202 cm
25
257 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ascension Bjj Expert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bahtiyar Yildiz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bjj Expert fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yildiz to the ground. Bjj Expert is now in Yildiz's guard.
Bjj Expert content to stall in guard here.
Bjj Expert passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yildiz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yildiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bjj Expert working away.
A control attempt from Yildiz but he's now mounted!
Bjj Expert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yildiz regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bjj Expert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yildiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert tries to pass to full mount but Yildiz defends it.

Bjj Expert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yildiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bjj Expert connects with a nice short shot to Yildiz's temple.
Yildiz is looking for a sweep. Bjj Expert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bjj Expert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yildiz!
Bjj Expert landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yildiz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yildiz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Bjj Expert looking to control but Yildiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bjj Expert looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert landing strikes from the mount and Yildiz is in trouble!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjj Expert prevents Yildiz from getting the reversal.
Bjj Expert raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bjj Expert content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert working the ground and pound effectively.
Bjj Expert 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.
Bjj Expert lands a big elbow.

Bjj Expert is working for a guillotine from mount but Yildiz frees his head quite easily.
Bjj Expert with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bjj Expert wants to finish this one by submission but Yildiz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yildiz is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yildiz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bjj Expert controlling from the full mount.
Bjj Expert looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bjj Expert postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yildiz looks a forlorn figure.

Bjj Expert is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yildiz is surviving well by controlling Bjj Expert's body position as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bjj Expert lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ascension Bjj Expert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bjj Expert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yildiz is fending him off so far but Bjj Expert persists. Nope, Yildiz circles away and we're back to standing.

Yildiz gets caught napping as Bjj Expert dives in and scores a takedown. Yildiz manages to retain guard.
Bjj Expert throwing strikes but missing.
Bjj Expert cracks Yildiz with a solid left hand.
Bjj Expert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bjj Expert won't allow Yildiz to sweep him here.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position from guard on top but Yildiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj Expert is looking to work some ground and pound but Yildiz has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert passes Yildiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bjj Expert looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yildiz trying to control here.
Bjj Expert thows a huge punch but Yildiz dodges it nicely.
Yildiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjj Expert.
Ascension Bjj Expert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjj Expert trying to pass the guard but Yildiz defending well.
Bjj Expert perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ascension Bjj Expert!
After winning the bout, Ascension Bjj Expert thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Rimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Rimmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gribov
vs
Rimmer

182 cm
28
180 lbs
18 - 8 - 1

180 cm
23
226 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Rimmer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimmer swings for the body but Gribov moves out of range.

Gribov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rimmer on his heels. He'll look to pass Rimmer's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gribov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rimmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gribov.
Gribov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rimmer keeping moving, preventing Gribov from controlling successfully.
Gribov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rimmer wants to stand up but Gribov is controlling him.
Gribov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rimmer is keeping the position for now.
Rimmer pulls Gribov in close to prevent any damage.
Gribov 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rimmer misses with a wild body shot.
Gribov misses with a straight right.
Rimmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gribov.
Gribov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Rimmer misses.
Gribov loads up on a big right hand but Rimmer slips the punch.

Gribov shoots in and gets a takedown into Rimmer's guard.
Gribov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rimmer is looking to stand up but Gribov isn't so interested in that idea.
Rimmer pulls Gribov in close to prevent any damage.
Gribov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rimmer trying to keep a closed guard but Gribov is proving a slippery customer.
Rimmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov looking to pass the guard.
Gribov 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.
Rimmer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gribov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gribov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rimmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gribov is controlling him.
Gribov is stalling in the full guard.
Gribov wants to control from the top but Rimmer keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rimmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gribov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rimmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gribov has him pressed against the cage.
Gribov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rimmer is trying to break the clinch but Gribov has him pressed against the cage.
Rimmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gribov stalling the fight.
Rimmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gribov has him pressed against the cage.
Rimmer is pressed up against the cage. Gribov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rimmer down to the mat. Rimmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gribov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gribov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rimmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gribov somewhat.
A lazy left from Rimmer finds it's target.
Rimmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Gribov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gribov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gribov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gribov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gribov misses with a few strikes there.
Arnold Rimmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gribov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rimmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gribov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rimmer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gribov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rimmer throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rimmer misses the target.

Gribov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gribov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rimmer can't do much from the bottom here.

Gribov tries for a kimura but Rimmer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Gribov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rimmer cracks Gribov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rimmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gribov.
Rimmer misses with a series of wild punches.
Rimmer misses with a two punch combination.
Gribov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rimmer.
Rimmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Gribov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gribov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rimmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rimmer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rimmer takes one on the button.
Rimmer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gribov. Gribov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gribov shoots in but Rimmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gribov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimmer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rimmer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gribov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rimmer pinned against the cage. Rimmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rimmer throws a looping overhand right but Gribov ducks down to avoid it.
Rimmer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gribov. Gribov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gribov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rimmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Gribov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rimmer is trying to maintain the position but Gribov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gribov there.
Gribov prevents Rimmer from standing back up.
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!

Gribov is working for a kimura but Rimmer is defending it quite comfortably.
Gribov wants to control but Rimmer is keeping him busy.
Rimmer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gribov.
Rimmer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gribov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gribov trying to control from half guard but Rimmer is working away.

Gribov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rimmer defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimmer wants to control but Gribov is keeping busy.
Rimmer is controlling Gribov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gribov content to control rather than advance.

Gribov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rimmer is just riding it out for now. Gribov eventually gives up the hold.
Rimmer taking some punishment here, with Gribov in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rimmer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gribov.
Gribov is pressing down on Rimmer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rimmer is holding on for now.

Gribov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rimmer defends it well.
Rimmer tries to get to full guard but Gribov has control of the leg.
Rimmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gribov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gribov trying to control the action but Rimmer is working from the bottom.
Sergey Gribov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gribov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gribov is looking for a kimura but Rimmer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gribov to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Gribov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gribov shoots in for a takedown but Rimmer shows good takedown defense.
Rimmer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rimmer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Gribov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rimmer's half guard.

Gribov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rimmer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gribov prevents Rimmer from improving his position.
Gribov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gribov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gribov wants to control but Rimmer is keeping him busy.
Gribov passes to side control.
Rimmer pushes Gribov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gribov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gribov controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov advances to mount.
Gribov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rimmer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rimmer wants to hold on but Gribov pushes him away.
Rimmer tries to reverse the position but Gribov maintains control.
Gribov landing strikes from the mount.
Gribov with the ground and pound from mount.
Gribov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Gribov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rimmer is surviving well by controlling Gribov's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rimmer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arnold Rimmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov cracks Rimmer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rimmer tries to lock up and control but Gribov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rimmer working to try and regain half guard.
Gribov wants to control the pace but Rimmer is squirming around nicely.
Gribov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gribov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rimmer's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gribov with shots to the head and body - Rimmer looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Gribov connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Gribov looking for a guillotine from mount but Rimmer is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov content just to control the position here.
Gribov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rimmer hang on?
Rimmer is desperately trying to improve his position but Gribov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gribov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gribov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rimmer looks a forlorn figure.
Gribov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gribov landing strikes from the mount.
Sergey Gribov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gribov controlling from mount.
Gribov raining down shots from the mount!
Rimmer is looking to get to half guard.
Gribov landing shots from mount.
Gribov lands a big shot there that rocks Rimmer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gribov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gribov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gribov content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Gribov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gribov, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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