QFC Tournament 781 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Killborne
vs
Gomez

182 cm
24
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Killborne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killborne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Gomez 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.
Gomez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killborne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomez's guard.

Killborne pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killborne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Killborne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killborne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez trying to control but Killborne postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Killborne is controlling well.
Gomez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Killborne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Killborne working Gomez over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Killborne connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gomez is trying desperately to improve position.
Killborne controlling from mount.
Gomez tries to lock up and control but Killborne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Killborne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Killborne landing shots from mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killborne misses with the body kick
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Killborne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomez shoots and misses

and Killborne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomez won't be happy with that.

Killborne is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.

Killborne decides to stand back up. Killborne steps back and let's Gomez get back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. Killborne sprawls well.
Gomez leaves Killborne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Killborne has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Killborne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
As Gomez looks to move away, Killborne throws a big counter combo but Gomez just gets out of the way.
Kyle Killborne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gomez.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killborne has time to react.
Killborne closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Killborne pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Killborne darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Killborne 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.

Gomez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killborne is trying to defend but Gomez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Killborne manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Killborne clinches up against the cage.

Killborne wants the takedown. Gomez is fighting it off but Killborne persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gomez's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez pulls Killborne in close to prevent any damage.

Gomez has an active guard here but Killborne has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killborne lands strikes from half guard.
Killborne is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gomez is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Killborne has latched onto it... Big trouble! Killborne pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gomez is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Killborne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Killborne!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Desimpedidos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norris Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris Norton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Desimpedidos
vs
Norton

190 cm
22
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
294 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chico Desimpedidos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norris Norton!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton misses with a body shot.
Norton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norton misses the body punch
and Desimpedidos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Norton lands a right hook to the body.

Desimpedidos forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.

Desimpedidos jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.
Desimpedidos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desimpedidos is keeping the position for now.
Desimpedidos trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Norton is continuing to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norton wants to pass the guard but Desimpedidos is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desimpedidos moves away.
Norton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Norton throws a body punch but Desimpedidos moves out of range.
Desimpedidos blocks a jab.
Norton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desimpedidos misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Desimpedidos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Norton misses.
Desimpedidos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Norton.

Desimpedidos is rocked!
Desimpedidos goes for a double leg but Norton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norton continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Desimpedidos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desimpedidos is breathing heavily.
Norton throws a right hand that Desimpedidos ducks under and follows up with a left that Desimpedidos also avoids with ease.
Norton misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton lands a head shot.
Oh Desimpedidos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norton works the jab nicely.
Norton lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Desimpedidos falls backwards - clearly groggy! Norton dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norris Norton!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

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

McNutt
vs
MacBain

194 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tage McNutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mercer MacBain!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNutt misses with a few strikes there.
Tage McNutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacBain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McNutt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McNutt feints a jab promting MacBain to slip. McNutt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacBain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McNutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNutt attempts a counter takedown but MacBain avoids it well and moves away.
McNutt looks to score with a jab to the body but MacBain is just out of range.
MacBain swinging wildly here.
MacBain shoots in for a takedown but McNutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

McNutt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacBain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNutt postures up in MacBain's guard and throws a big left but MacBain blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacBain has momentary wrist control but McNutt slips an elbow through the middle.
MacBain wants to stand up but McNutt is controlling him.
McNutt lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNutt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McNutt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacBain's guard.
McNutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McNutt content to control rather than advance.
McNutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McNutt slips a nice elbow through MacBain's hands, connecting with MacBain's forehead.
McNutt working over MacBain with some ground and pound. MacBain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacBain trying to get back to full guard but McNutt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacBain is bucking up trying to escape but McNutt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by McNutt.
MacBain wants to control but McNutt is having none of it.
McNutt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacBain is looking to escape.
MacBain is looking to improve his position but McNutt isn't that keen on the idea.
MacBain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McNutt landing strikes from the mount and MacBain is in trouble!
McNutt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNutt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McNutt unloading with bombs!
McNutt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McNutt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacBain is squirming around, avoiding McNutt's attempts to control the action.
MacBain taking shots to the head.

MacBain is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for McNutt! MacBain is hurt baaadly! McNutt is firing away with more strikes - MacBain is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tage McNutt!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Bezymyanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezymyanny comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Little Richard - Long Tall Sally kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Phil Taylor has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Phil Taylor seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Taylor
vs
Bezymyanny

179 cm
24
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Taylor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Bezymyanny!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezymyanny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
Bezymyanny throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Bezymyanny with the counter takedown but Taylor avoids it easily.

Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bezymyanny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Taylor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezymyanny lands with a left to the head.

Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bezymyanny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor shoots and misses

and Bezymyanny moves into the clinch.
Taylor tries to stall but Bezymyanny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Bezymyanny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Bezymyanny.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Bezymyanny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bezymyanny throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bezymyanny misses with a looping right.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Bezymyanny sprawls well.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bezymyanny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Bezymyanny is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Bezymyanny looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor throws a counter high kick but Bezymyanny was just alert enough to avoid it.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bezymyanny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Bezymyanny should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Bezymyanny works over Taylor 's head and body with a nice combination.
Phil Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bezymyanny defends well and Taylor ends up having to push Bezymyanny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Bezymyanny's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bezymyanny duly obliges.

Bezymyanny clinches with his opponent.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bezymyanny to keep the fight standing.
Taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Bezymyanny breaks from the clinch.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bezymyanny as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bezymyanny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bezymyanny closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bezymyanny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bezymyanny defends it nicely.
Taylor sets himself, and Bezymyanny steps forward looking for the clinch! Taylor avoids it this time.

Bezymyanny moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bezymyanny breaks from the clinch.

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

Dmitry Bezymyanny dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bezymyanny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Bezymyanny, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Bezymyanny against the cage but Bezymyanny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Taylor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezymyanny lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to land a body kick

and Bezymyanny counters by moving into the clinch.
Bezymyanny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Taylor has Bezymyanny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bezymyanny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bezymyanny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Bezymyanny breaks the clinch.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Bezymyanny circles away easily
and Bezymyanny counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor .
Bezymyanny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Bezymyanny tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bezymyanny misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bezymyanny instigates a clinch.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bezymyanny's elbow.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bezymyanny's waist but Bezymyanny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.

Bezymyanny has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bezymyanny breaks from the clinch.
Bezymyanny looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor tries to clinch but Bezymyanny is having none of it.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Bezymyanny avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bezymyanny continues to drive forward.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezymyanny misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezymyanny scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dmitry Bezymyanny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor throws a head kick but Bezymyanny moves out of range.
Bezymyanny wants to counter with a clinch but Taylor pushes him away.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bezymyanny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Bezymyanny.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Bezymyanny circles away.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezymyanny.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezymyanny.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Bezymyanny tries to counter by closing the distance.

Bezymyanny pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Bezymyanny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bezymyanny is stalling here.

Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Bezymyanny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Taylor slips under a jab.
Bezymyanny scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Bezymyanny gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Bezymyanny avoids the head kick by Taylor .
Bezymyanny fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Taylor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bezymyanny.
Bezymyanny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws a quick counter head kick but Bezymyanny was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezymyanny tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bezymyanny pinned against the cage. Bezymyanny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezymyanny throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bezymyanny throws a hook to the side of Taylor 's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lazy left from Bezymyanny finds it's target.
Bezymyanny throws a series of strikes that have Taylor backpedaling.
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bezymyanny sprawls well. Bezymyanny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Taylor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bezymyanny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor tries to stall but Bezymyanny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bezymyanny swinging wildly here.
Bezymyanny stuffs the takedown.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Bezymyanny rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bezymyanny breaks the clinch.
Bezymyanny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bezymyanny gets a clinch.

Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bezymyanny.
Taylor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Bezymyanny gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Bezymyanny tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bezymyanny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bezymyanny is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezymyanny 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.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Bezymyanny. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bezymyanny misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bezymyanny has managed to clinch.
Bezymyanny lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phil Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor throws a lazy body kick

and Bezymyanny moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Bezymyanny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bezymyanny 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Dmitry Bezymyanny!

Dmitry Bezymyanny wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Dmitry Bezymyanny started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.