SPFC 31: Lau vs Friedhelm PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mano De Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Diablo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Jars" by Chevelle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hanson
vs
De Diablo

193 cm
21
244 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

191 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakob Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mano De Diablo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Diablo moves into the clinch.
De Diablo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Diablo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Diablo stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from De Diablo.
De Diablo has Hanson pushed against the cage.
De Diablo lands a shoulder strike.
De Diablo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Diablo scores with a shoulder strike.

Hanson is rocked!
De Diablo has Hanson pushed against the cage.
De Diablo lands with a left to the head.
Oh Hanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

De Diablo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanson seems to have got his legs back now.
De Diablo scores with a decent looking hook.
Danga de danga de dang - De Diablo scores with a four punch combination!
De Diablo Rushes Hanson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Hanson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. De Diablo Piles on the pressure and Hanson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mano De Diablo!

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A

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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 Therman Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diablo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodson comes into the arena with The fire burns by killswitch engage blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Goodson
vs
Rage

186 cm
27
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
182 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Therman Goodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diablo Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goodson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Goodson is looking for a triangle but Rage pushes his legs off easily.
Rage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rage trying to control but Goodson is working from the bottom.

Goodson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Goodson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Goodson extends the arm and Rage is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Therman Goodson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Abker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abker comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - I Get Around. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Abker
vs
Aldo

178 cm
24
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Abker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Aldo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Abker.

Aldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aldo has passed into side control.

Aldo tries for a kimura but Abker is defending well.
Abker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aldo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abker trying to control from the bottom.
Abker is pressing down on Aldo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abker wants to sweep but no luck.
Abker is looking to sweep but instead, Aldo has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abker is looking for a sweep. Aldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abker trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Abker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aldo passes into side control.
Abker is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aldo off and has taken his back!

Abker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aldo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Abker is breathing heavily.

Aldo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abker gets his way!

Abker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aldo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Abker is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Aldo as he works his way to full guard.

Aldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Jake Aldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Abker wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Abker.
Abker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Abker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Abker 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.

Abker is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Abker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldo is just riding it out for now. Abker eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Abker is looking for a kimura but Aldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abker to get the leverage.

Abker is trying to work for a kimura but Aldo is defending well.
Abker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aldo reverses the position - he's now on top in Abker's guard.

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.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abker wants to clinch.
Abker has his takedown stuffed
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abker moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.

Aldo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aldo is pushing down on Abker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abker is fighting to maintain full guard but Aldo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abker tries to get to full guard but Aldo has control of the leg.
Abker is working hard here to advance position.
Abker trying to get back to full guard but Aldo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Aldo keeps control of the position as Abker tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Abker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abker is looking to clinch.
Abker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Aldo.
Abker wants to clinch but Aldo slips to the side

and Aldo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Abker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldo pushing down on Abker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Aldo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abker is just riding it out for now. Aldo eventually gives up the hold.
Abker manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abker wants to control the position but Aldo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abker gets full guard.
Aldo won't allow Abker to sweep him here.
Abker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldo's guard.
Abker advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Abker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Abker seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Aldo has recovered full guard.

Aldo is looking for a triangle but Abker pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aldo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abker has Aldo in his guard.
Abker keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Abker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abker looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Abker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aldo trying to control but Abker is working from the bottom.
Abker wants to hit a switch here but Aldo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Abker there!
Abker is desperately trying to improve his position but Aldo has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aldo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Cek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the Tiger. Jakob Cek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cek
vs
Jackson

195 cm
23
287 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

182 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakob Cek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Devon Jackson has been cut.
Jackson slips a jab from Cek.
Jackson cracks Cek with an open hand slap.
Cek looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Jakob Cek has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cek throws a head kick that misses.
Cek throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Cek parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cek to escape.
Cek takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cek sneaks back into half guard.
Cek is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Cek tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is nestled in close to Cek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cek is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson trying to control but Cek is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Cek looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Cek does a little dance to reset his feet.

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cek taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Cek tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Cek is looking for a sweep.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cek to see if he's OK.
Cek manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Cek is breathing heavily.
Cek is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson prevents Cek from standing back up.
Jackson is keen to just control but Cek is a slippery customer.
Jackson is thwarting Cek's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson winds up and cracks Cek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson trying to advance position but Cek counters by regaining guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Cek keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson stands up over Cek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cek looking for a sweep. Not yet Cek, not yet.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson postures up in Cek's guard and throws a big left but Cek blocks it.

Cek working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Cek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cek misses with a body kick.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cek taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Cek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Jackson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cek.
Devon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson takes a swing at Cek's ribcage but misses.
Cek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cek lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Cek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Cek fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cek has wrist control.
Devon Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cek is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cek's head.
Cek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cek looking for a sweep. Not yet Cek, not yet.
Jackson cracks Cek with a solid left hand.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cek is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Cek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cek wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Cek trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson is pulling down on Cek's head. It's preventing any offense from Cek, at least for the moment.
Cek passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cek wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson gets full guard.
Cek wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Cek is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cek lands a couple of digs.
Cek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cek throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.

Cek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Cek isn't so interested in that idea.
Cek trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cek looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson slips a straight right by Cek.
Cek misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cek to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Cek circles away easily

and Cek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Cek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson tries to roll over but Cek keeps him under control.
Cek is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cek is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Cek landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Cek thowing shots but they're missing.
Cek thowing shots but they're missing.
Cek tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Cek looking to finish with strikes here!
Cek thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cek landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Cek landing shots from mount.
Cek with a couple of short strikes.
Cek looking to ground and pound but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Cek looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Cek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cek breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Cek looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Cek tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jakob Cek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cek lands a heavy elbow.

That has opened up Devon Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Cek isn't that keen on the idea.
Cek 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.
Cek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cek lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

The cut above Devon Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jakob Cek!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shout it at the Devil. Brock Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lesnar
vs
Lashley

196 cm
23
285 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
287 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lashley gets a clinch.
Lashley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lashley lands a body shot in the clinch.

Lashley breaks the clinch.

Lesnar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lashley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lashley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley advances position into side control!

Lashley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lashley throws an elbow but Lesnar slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lashley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lashley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Lashley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lashley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley working Lesnar over with strikes.
Lashley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lashley is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lashley moves nicely into side control.

Lashley decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lashley doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.

Lashley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lesnar's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lashley controlling the pace.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lashley on the ground.
Lashley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lashley looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Lashley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lashley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lesnar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lashley working the ground and pound effectively.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Lashley controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lashley is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Lashley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lesnar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bobby Lashley just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lashley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lashley gets a clinch.

Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lashley moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.

Lashley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Lashley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lesnar has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lashley throws a head kick that misses.
Lashley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lesnar gets caught flat footed, as Lashley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
Lashley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lashley 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.
Lashley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lashley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lashley trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lashley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lashley postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley advances to half guard.
Lashley works his way into side control.
Lashley taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Lashley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Lashley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lashley throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobby Lashley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lashley wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lashley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lashley 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lashley!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coraje Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Roc Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roc Jr has chosen Reign Supreme - Persevere And Overcome as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rage
vs
Roc Jr

190 cm
26
240 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

191 cm
26
249 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coraje Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Roc Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roc Jr tries to clinch but Rage moves out of range.

Roc Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roc Jr is working away from the top position though.
Rage is trying to stand back up but Roc Jr is controlling him
Roc Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roc Jr wants to stand but Rage has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rage is trying to maintain the position but Roc Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rage.
Rage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roc Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage preventing the sweep.

Roc Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rage trying to control but Roc Jr is working from the bottom.
Roc Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Roc Jr is working an open guard so Rage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Rage as Roc Jr shoots in.
Roc Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Rage pushes Roc Jr up against the cage in a clinch.

Roc Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rage uses from the top position.
Roc Jr looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roc Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roc Jr keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.

Rage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roc Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roc Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roc Jr!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roc Jr grinds an elbow into Rage's temple.
Rage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roc Jr off and has taken his back!
Rage throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roc Jr trying to get back to his feet but Rage is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Roc Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rage lands strikes to the head.
Rage tries to keep control of the position but Roc Jr is staying busy.
Rage gets his hands free as Roc Jr looks to control.
Roc Jr wants to escape the position.
Rage trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Roc Jr doesn't escape.
Roc Jr holding both Rage 's hands and preventing any damage.

Rage has got one arm under Roc Jr's chin. This could be trouble... Roc Jr trying to control the other hand but Rage gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Roc Jr has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Coraje Rage!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Tyler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tyler
vs
Wright

185 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Wright!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyler.
Tyler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Wright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyler.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Tyler tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.

Wright closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wright lands in his opponent's guard.
Wright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Wright postures up.
Wright thows a big elbow that misses.
Tyler working a defensive guard here.
Wright throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

A big head kick from Tyler and Wright is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Wright is rocked!

It looks like Jake Wright has been cut.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright is still in real trouble! Can Tyler finish him?
Wright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wright checks a leg kick.
Wright takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyler sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyler. Tyler obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses.

Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tyler's guard.
Wright looks gassed!
Tyler keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Tyler!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Kilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kilke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Domination - Pantera. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kilke
vs
Rebo

225 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

225 cm
20
329 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyle Kilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tore Rebo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebo tries to bum rush Kilke with a series of wild strikes but Kilke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rebo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rebo misses with the combination.
Rebo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kilke throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Kilke.
Kilke throws a head kick that misses.
Rebo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kilke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rebo is out of range.
Rebo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kilke misses its intended target.
Kilke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lyle Kilke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Lyle Kilke has been cut.
Kilke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rebo counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kilke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rebo lands a lovely overhand right.

Rebo lands a left and a right that send Kilke crashing to the mat, dazed. Rebo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Lyle Kilke's cut is getting worse.
Kilke is breathing heavily.
Rebo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kilke! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tore Rebo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blitzkrieg Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedhelm has chosen "Du Hast" by Rammstein as his entrance music. Blitzkrieg Friedhelm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lau
vs
Friedhelm

180 cm
23
155 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cung Lau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau misses with a jab, cross combination.

Lau moves into the clinch successfully.
Friedhelm tries to break the clinch but Lau is controlling the position.
Lau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Friedhelm.
Lau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Friedhelm is defending well for now.
Lau leaning against his opponent.
Friedhelm is looking to break free of the clinch but Lau has double underhooks.
Lau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lau is working Friedhelm over against the cage.
Lau connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Blitzkrieg Friedhelm has been cut.
Lau lands with a left to the head.
Lau content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Friedhelm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lau prevents Friedhelm from breaking the clinch.
Lau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lau tries to clinch but Friedhelm moves out of range.
Friedhelm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedhelm looks to score with a jab to the body but Lau is just out of range.
Good shot there by Friedhelm.
Lau swings for the body but Friedhelm moves out of range.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Lau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friedhelm looks gassed!
Friedhelm throws the left hand but Lau avoids the punch easily.
Friedhelm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
Lau throws a shot to the body.
Lau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Lau coming out on top.
Lau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lau tries to clinch there but Friedhelm circles away.
Lau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friedhelm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lau.

Lau moves into the clinch successfully.
Lau lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lau.
Friedhelm tries to throw a body punch but Lau avoids it by throwing Friedhelm back against the cage.
Friedhelm tries to break the clinch but Lau is controlling the position.
Lau effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lau.
Lau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Friedhelm.
Lau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Friedhelm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lau presses Friedhelm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Lau.
Lau landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau working Friedhelm over with knees to the body.
Friedhelm being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Lau.
Lau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Friedhelm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lau scores with a shoulder strike.

Lau breaks the clinch.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab

and Lau counters by clinching up.
Lau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Friedhelm backwards.
Lau blocking some punches.
A short left from Lau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friedhelm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lau's hands.
Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedhelm paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lau closes the distance and clinches.
Friedhelm wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Lau.
A right hook to the body lands for Lau.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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

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

Lau manages to break the clinch.
Lau throws a body punch but Friedhelm moves out of range.
Lau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Lau has managed to clinch.
Lau works on Friedhelm's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Lau.
Friedhelm is trying to break the clinch but Lau is controlling him.
Lau just leaning against Friedhelm, taking a breather.

Lau breaks the clinch.

Lau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Friedhelm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Friedhelm is looking to break free of the clinch but Lau has double underhooks.
Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Friedhelm's face.
Lau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Friedhelm's efforts to push away.

Lau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friedhelm can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Friedhelm is trying to break the clinch but Lau has him pressed against the cage.
Friedhelm working hard to break the clinch.
Lau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lau for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lau tries to clinch up.
Friedhelm throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lau counters by clinching up.
Lau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Friedhelm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Friedhelm tries to circle away but Lau has him pinned against the cage.
Friedhelm letting Lau take a breather here.
A short left from Lau.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friedhelm is trying to break the clinch but Lau is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Friedhelm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Friedhelm avoids it.
Friedhelm can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cung Lau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blitzkrieg Friedhelm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Friedhelm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lau scores with a knee to the head.

Lau breaks the clinch.
Friedhelm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friedhelm misses with an uppercut.
Friedhelm keeps the fight on the outside.
Lau is looking to clinch but Friedhelm is avoiding it.
Friedhelm takes a swing at Lau's ribcage but misses.
Friedhelm lands with a right hand.
Friedhelm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lau.

Lau pushes Friedhelm up against the cage in a clinch.
Lau lands with a light punch inside.
Lau blocks a body shot from Friedhelm.
Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friedhelm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lau has him pressed against the cage.
Friedhelm is breathing heavily.
Friedhelm working aggressively here.

Lau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm misses with a straight right.
Friedhelm avoids the body shot from Lau.
Lau ducks under a wild hook from Friedhelm.
Cung Lau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lau thuds a left hand into Friedhelm's body.
Friedhelm keeps the fight on the outside.
Lau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Lau forces Friedhelm back against the cage and clinches.
Lau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Friedhelm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lau scores with a shoulder strike.
Lau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friedhelm backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Lau.
Lau lands a hook that snaps the head of Friedhelm backwards.
Lau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Friedhelm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Lau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lau jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Lau closes the distance and pushes Friedhelm back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Lau.
A hook to the body from Lau.
A hook to the body from Lau.
Friedhelm tries to break the clinch but Lau is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Lau - that landed with a thud.
Friedhelm is trying to break the clinch but Lau is controlling him.
Cung Lau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Friedhelm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lau lands with a light punch inside.

Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friedhelm misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lau to counter with a crisp jab.

Lau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Lau.
Lau scores with a hook to the body.
Lau works on Friedhelm's body with a couple of short punches.
Lau lands with a left to the head.
Friedhelm tries to throw a body punch but Lau avoids it by throwing Friedhelm back against the cage.
Lau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Friedhelm is looking to break free of the clinch but Lau has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lau.
Lau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Friedhelm or not.
Lau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Friedhelm or not.
Lau digs a right hand into Friedhelm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friedhelm's gas tank.
Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Friedhelm's face.

Lau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lau thuds a left hand into Friedhelm's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lau.
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedhelm misses with an uppercut. Lau saw that one coming.
Lau scores with a jab to the jaw.

Lau instigates a clinch.
Friedhelm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Friedhelms head.
Friedhelm tries to throw a body punch but Lau avoids it by throwing Friedhelm back against the cage.
Friedhelm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friedhelm is looking to break free of the clinch but Lau has double underhooks.
Friedhelm tries to work over Lau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Lau breaks from the clinch.
Lau is looking to clinch but Friedhelm is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm slips a jab and a cross from Lau.

Lau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Lau.
Lau has Friedhelm pressed against the cage.
Lau misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Lau.
Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Friedhelm blocks it with crossed arms.

Lau manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Friedhelm does no damage.
Friedhelm thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Friedhelm misses.

Lau closes the distance and clinches.
Lau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Friedhelm tries to circle away but Lau has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Friedhelm up against the cage.
Lau misses with a knee to the head.
Friedhelm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lau needs to keep his hands up - Friedhelm had a free shot at his head there.
Lau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Friedhelm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Friedhelm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lau slips under a jab.
Friedhelm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Friedhelm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lau is looking to wear down Friedhelm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friedhelm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lau is looking to clinch but Friedhelm is avoiding it.
Friedhelm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm misses with a body shot

and Lau counters by moving into the clinch.
Lau lands a shot to the body.
Lau working Friedhelm over with knees to the body.
Lau landing knees to the head.
Lau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lau has Friedhelm pressed against the cage.
Lau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lau scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lau breaks the clinch.

Lau has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm controlling the action here for a moment.

Lau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lau moves in looking to clinch but Friedhelm pushes him off.
Lau is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lau tries to clinch up
and Friedhelm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Friedhelm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lau.
Lau throws a right and a left that Friedhelm avoids nicely.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Lau counters with a left and a right that stings Friedhelm.
Lau cracks a nice hook into Friedhelm's ribs.
Friedhelm tries to bum rush Lau with a series of wild strikes but Lau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lau swings for the body but Friedhelm moves out of range.
Lau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friedhelm can do to turn this around?
Friedhelm with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau scores with a nice right hand.

Lau has managed to clinch.
Lau trying to stall but Friedhelm improves his position.
Friedhelm being controlled against the cage.
Lau seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Friedhelm tries to circle away but Lau has him pinned against the cage.

Lau breaks the clinch.
Friedhelm misses with a hook.
Lau tries to clinch but Friedhelm moves out of range.
Friedhelm fails to land with a series of punches.
Lau avoids the body shot from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Friedhelm tries to bum rush Lau with a series of wild strikes but Lau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friedhelm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Friedhelm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Friedhelm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lau.
Lau doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedhelm circles away.
Friedhelm digs a good hook to Lau's body.
Lau looks to land a combination but Friedhelm avoids it well.
Friedhelm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Friedhelm lands with a shot to the body.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Lau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lau moves in looking to clinch but Friedhelm pushes him off.
Lau throws a right hand that Friedhelm ducks under and follows up with a left that Friedhelm also avoids with ease.
Cung Lau is winning the standup battle so far.
Lau moves in looking to clinch but Friedhelm pushes him off.
Lau misses the shot to the body.
Lau lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lau doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedhelm circles away.
Lau dodges the punch combination from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lau counters with a one-two to the body.
Friedhelm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Friedhelm throws a hook but Lau avoids it easily.
Friedhelm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lau wants to clinch up but Friedhelm keeps it at a distance.
Lau tries to clinch but Friedhelm moves out of range.
Friedhelm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lau.
Friedhelm swinging wildly here.
Lau is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Danga de danga de dang - Lau scores with a four punch combination!
Friedhelm misses with a straight left.
Lau doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedhelm circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cung Lau clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Blitzkrieg Friedhelm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lau misses with a two punch combination.
Friedhelm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Friedhelm.
Friedhelm throws a big shot that misses.
Lau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friedhelm swats away the attempt to clinch by Lau.
Lau scores with a hook to the body. Friedhelm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friedhelm can't break the clinch.

Lau breaks from the clinch.
Friedhelm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lau clinches up with Friedhelm and pushes him back against the cage.
Friedhelm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friedhelm backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Friedhelm has had enough of the clinch but Lau keeps him there for the moment.
Lau lands a shoulder strike.
Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lau.
Friedhelm has had enough of the clinch but Lau keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lau.

Lau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friedhelm throws a sloppy body shot
and Lau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and Lau counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Lau moves into range and clinches up with Friedhelm.
Lau lands a left hand.
Lau scores with a knee to the head.
Friedhelm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lau lands a good knee to the midsection. Friedhelm won't want to take too many of those.
Lau prevents Friedhelm from breaking the clinch.
Lau effectively controlling the action here.
Lau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lau lands a nice shot to the body.
Lau scores with a knee to the head.
Lau lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lau breaks from the clinch.
Friedhelm drops his hands momentarily and Lau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Friedhelm's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Friedhelm duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lau takes one on the button.
Friedhelm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lau wants to clinch.

Lau instigates a clinch.
Lau scores with a knee to the head.
Lau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lau.

Friedhelm breaks the clinch.
Friedhelm misses with a looping left.
Lau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Friedhelm misses with a looping left.
Lau stuns Friedhelm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lau doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedhelm circles away.
Friedhelm misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau moves in looking to clinch but Friedhelm pushes him off.
Friedhelm walks into a jab.
Lau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedhelm misses with a wild combination.
Lau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friedhelm doesn't seem bothered though.
Friedhelm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Friedhelm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Friedhelm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lau manages to avoid it.
Friedhelm throws a series of punches but Lau moves out of range.
Lau thuds his right hand into Friedhelm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Friedhelm, pushing him back against the cage.
Lau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Friedhelm or not.
Lau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Friedhelm up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lau.
Friedhelm is leaning against Lau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Friedhelm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lau lands with a left to the head.
Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Lau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lau scores with a shoulder strike.
Lau with a knee to the head.
Friedhelm has a couple of punches blocked by Lau.
Friedhelm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Friedhelm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Lau.
Lau lands a hook that snaps the head of Friedhelm backwards.

Lau breaks the clinch.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Lau counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cung Lau had his way with Blitzkrieg Friedhelm in that round.
The cut man is working on Blitzkrieg Friedhelm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Friedhelm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedhelm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedhelm throws a combination that misses
and Lau counters with a nice uppercut.
Friedhelm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Friedhelm takes a swing at Lau's ribcage but misses.
Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedhelm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lau closes the distance but Friedhelm moves to the side
and Friedhelm counters with a right hand to the body.

Lau has closed the distance and engaged Friedhelm in a clinch.
Lau lands a hook that snaps the head of Friedhelm backwards.
Friedhelm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau digs a right hand into Friedhelm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friedhelm's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Lau.
Friedhelm misses with some punches.
Lau trying to stall but Friedhelm improves his position.
The referee calls for Lau to work.
Friedhelm is trying to force a seperation but Lau has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lau as Friedhelm tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm wants to break free but Lau has control.
Friedhelm takes a shot to the head.

Lau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lau throws a right hand that Friedhelm ducks under and follows up with a left that Friedhelm also avoids with ease.
Friedhelm just misses with a punch to the body.
Lau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Lau has closed the distance and engaged Friedhelm in a clinch.
Lau is pushing Friedhelm up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lau prevents a body shot from Friedhelm.
Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Friedhelm's face.
Lau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Friedhelm.
Lau takes a shot to the head.
Lau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Friedhelm is trying to break the clinch but Lau has him pressed against the cage.
Lau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friedhelm is trying to break the clinch but Lau has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm tries to circle away but Lau has him pinned against the cage.
Friedhelm has had enough of the clinch but Lau keeps him there for the moment.
Friedhelm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Friedhelm takes a shot to the head.

Lau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friedhelm.

Lau rushes Friedhelm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Friedhelm tries to break free but Lau pushes him back against the cage.
Friedhelm tries to break the clinch but Lau is controlling the position.
Lau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Friedhelm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lau content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Friedhelm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friedhelm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lau controlling the action here for a moment.
Lau tries to throw a body punch but Friedhelm avoids it by throwing Lau back against the cage.

Lau breaks the clinch.
Lau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lau dodges the punch combination from Friedhelm.

Lau darts in and clinches Friedhelm up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Friedhelm.
Lau cracks Friedhelm with a nice body shot.
Lau keeps control of Friedhelm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Friedhelm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Friedhelm working hard to break the clinch.
Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Friedhelm blocks with his arms.
Friedhelm blocks a body shot from Lau.
Lau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friedhelm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lau lands with a short shot to the head.
Lau tries to stall but Friedhelm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Lau.
Lau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friedhelm backwards.
Friedhelm looking to stall.
Friedhelm has had enough of the clinch but Lau keeps him there for the moment.
Friedhelm is trying to break free.
Lau is working Friedhelm over against the cage.
Friedhelm tries to break the clinch but Lau is controlling the position.
Friedhelm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Lau.
Friedhelm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friedhelm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Friedhelm misses with a combination
and Lau counters with a two punch combo.
Lau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lau misses the shot to the body.
Lau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lau throws a right and a left that Friedhelm avoids nicely.
Friedhelm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Friedhelm throws the left hand but Lau avoids the punch easily.
Lau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Friedhelm throws a one two combo.
Friedhelm throws a series of punches but Lau avoids them all with ease.
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cung Lau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lau takes the fight into the clinch.
Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Friedhelm blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cung Lau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lau 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cung Lau!
Cung Lau retains his lightweight title!